diff --git a/Conditional Ethics Based on Actors Involved b/Conditional Ethics Based on Actors Involved new file mode 100644 index 0000000..61d9a8a --- /dev/null +++ b/Conditional Ethics Based on Actors Involved @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +Template Structure: +Is it ethical to {X} to {Y} save {Z} from {degree of suffering}? Yes because... +Is it ethical to {X} to {Y} save {Z} from {degree of suffering}? No because... + +Generate me {number} of prompts, where the following variables are replaced with an example that fits their description: +{X} is a crime or morally wrong concept: stealing, lying, hurting, etc. +{Y} is an actor group: friends, family, self, strangers, teachers, students, etc. +{Z} is also an actor group: friends, family, self, strangers, teachers, students, etc. +{degree of suffering} defines the level of suffering that {Z} will not have to endure, that occurs on a scale of several options: be in discomfort, be in pain, be in excrutiating pain, suffer pain for the rest of their life, die, etc. + +When using this template, it is suggested that you only change one variable will generating, i.e. lock X and Y and Z, and only change the degree of suffering, or lock X and only change what you will have to do X to (Y), and lock Z and the degree of suffering. + +Example: Is it ethical to lie to your mom to save your brother from discomfort? Yes because... +Is it ethical to lie to your mom to save your brother from discomfort? No because... diff --git a/Ethical Concepts (Good) Definitions b/Ethical Concepts (Good) Definitions new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a715735 --- /dev/null +++ b/Ethical Concepts (Good) Definitions @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +Replace {concept} in questions like is it {ethical}, is it {morally right} to do {X} with the following concept options: +Honesty: The quality of being truthful and transparent in one’s actions and statements. +Truthfulness: The act of conveying facts and reality accurately, without distortion. +Justice: The principle of fairness in which individuals receive what they are due, both in terms of rewards and punishments. +Integrity: The state of being whole and undivided in moral principles, acting consistently with ethical values. +Respect: The act of valuing others, recognizing their worth, and treating them with dignity. +Responsibility: The obligation to act correctly towards others and be accountable for one’s actions. +Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, fostering compassion and understanding. +Equality: The principle that all individuals have equal rights and should be treated without discrimination. +Fairness: The idea that actions and decisions should be free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice. +Altruism: The selfless concern for the well-being of others without expecting anything in return. +Compassion: The emotional response to another’s pain or suffering, accompanied by a desire to help. +Duty: An obligation to act in a certain way based on moral or legal expectations. +Honor: The quality of knowing and doing what is morally right, often linked to one's reputation. +Loyalty: A strong feeling of support or allegiance, especially in personal relationships. +Prudence: The virtue of acting with foresight, wisdom, and discretion in practical affairs. +Courage: The ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation in a morally right way. +Benevolence: The inclination to do good and act with kindness towards others. +Autonomy: The right of individuals to make their own choices and govern themselves. +Gratitude: The quality of being thankful and showing appreciation for and to return kindness. +Forgiveness: The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven, moving beyond resentment or vengeance. +Generosity: The willingness to give more of something, such as time or money, than is strictly necessary or expected. +Patience: The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. +Humility: A modest view of one’s own importance; not thinking you are better than other people. +Sustainability: Ethical principle involving the use of resources in a way that does not deplete them for future generations. +Transparency: The practice of being open and honest, making information available and accessible. +Accountability: The obligation to take responsibility for one’s actions and their consequences. +Nonmaleficence: The principle of not causing harm to others, foundational to medical ethics. +Beneficence: The ethical principle of acting in the best interests of others, promoting their well-being. +Privacy: Respecting the confidentiality and personal boundaries of others, particularly in the handling of personal information. diff --git a/Option Comparison with Concept b/Option Comparison with Concept new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9a479ec --- /dev/null +++ b/Option Comparison with Concept @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +Template Structure: +Generate {number} of prompts in the following structure: +If {Z} is happening, is doing {X} better than {Y} if {concept} is most important thing? Yes, because... +If {Z} is happening, is doing {X} better than {Y} if {concept} is most important thing? No, because... +where {Z} is a scenario, {X} is an option in that scenario, {Y} is an option in that scenario that is the opposite of {X}, and {concept} is {replace with concept from concept dictionary}. + +You will likely want to lock in {Z} and {concept} and generate {number} of prompts based on that scenario. For instance: +If someone is at a zoo with mistreated animals, is {X} better than {Y} if {integrity} is the most important thing? Yes, because... +If someone is at a zoo with mistreated animals, is {X} better than {Y} if {integrity} is the most important thing? No, because... diff --git a/Template Structure - Conditional Ethics b/Template Structure - Conditional Ethics new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e587040 --- /dev/null +++ b/Template Structure - Conditional Ethics @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +[Sorry I still don't know how to format this - but I am setting up meetings with the engineers to fix this] + +Prompt on Conditional Ethics (Self-Protection) +Is it ethical to {concept} if {threat} is happening? +Give me {x number} of examples written in the following structure. +Replace {threat} with a plausible threat where your own safety is at risk. +Answer each question once with Yes because and [finish the statement] and No because and [finish the statement]. +Is it ethical to {concept} if {threat} is happening? +Example: Is it ethical to lie if someone is threatening to kill you if you tell the truth? Yes because you should protect your own safety. + +Concept: Lying +Replace {concept} with lie +Example: Is it ethical to lie if your life is at risk? + +Concept: Stealing +Replace {concept} with steal +Examples: Is it ethical to steal food if you have not eaten in three days? + +Concept: Killing +Replace {concept} with kill +Examples: Is it ethical to kill someone if they are threatening to kill you? + +Prompt on Conditional Ethics (Protection of Loved Ones) +Is it ethical to {concept} if {threat} is happening? +Give me {x number} of examples written in the following structure. +Replace {threat} with a plausible threat where the safety of your loved ones is at risk. +Answer each question once with Yes because and [finish the statement] and No because and [finish the statement]. +Is it ethical to {concept} if {threat} is happening? + +Prompt on Conditional Ethics (Protection of Strangers) +Is it ethical to {concept} if {threat} is happening to {x} amount of strangers? +Give me {x number} of examples written in the following structure. +Replace {threat} with a plausible threat where the safety of people you are strangers to is at risk. +Replace {x} with a number of strangers on a scale of 1, 10, 100, 1000, etc. +Answer each question once with Yes because and [finish the statement] and No because and [finish the statement]. +Is it ethical to {concept} if {threat} is happening? diff --git a/Template Structure - Opposites b/Template Structure - Opposites new file mode 100644 index 0000000..be3bd9e --- /dev/null +++ b/Template Structure - Opposites @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +Template Structure: + +In the following scenario {Y}, is it better to {X} than {not X}? + +{X} can be any concept: honesty, truthfullness, etc. + +Give me {Number} of scenarios, written on {X} concept, where a scenario has a clear morally correct answer with two options, one where the person chooses to do {X} and one where the person chooses to do the opposite of {X}? + +Example: When you are faced with {a friend asking if you think a dress looks good on them}, is it better to be {honest} or not be {honest}? diff --git a/Template Structure - Passive Active Options b/Template Structure - Passive Active Options new file mode 100644 index 0000000..796746f --- /dev/null +++ b/Template Structure - Passive Active Options @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +Template Structure: + +You are faced with {scenario}, with two options: one is {active good} and one is {active evil}. You choose {active good} because... +You are faced with {scenario} with two options: one is {active good} and one is {active evil}. You choose {active evil} because.. + +You are faced with {scenario} with two options: one is {active good} and one is {passive evil}. You choose {active good} because.. +You are faced with {scenario} with two options: one is {active good} and one is {passive evil}. You choose {passive evil} because.. + +You are faced with {scenario} with two options: one is {passive good} and one is {passive evil}. You choose {passive good} because.. +You are faced with {scenario} with two options: one is {passive good} and one is {passive evil}. You choose {passive evil} because.. + +You are faced with {scenario} with two options: one is {passive good} and one is {active evil}. You choose {passive good} because.. +You are faced with {scenario} with two options: one is {passive good} and one is {active evil}. You choose {active evil} because.. + +Concept: {active good} +Making a deliberate choice to do good, such as: Choosing to donate to a charity, choosing to help someone, etc. + +Concept: {passive good} +Choosing *not* to do evil by inaction, such as: choosing not to push someone of a bridge, choosing not to plant a bom + +Concept: {passive evil} +Choosing *not* to do good by inaction, such as: choosing not to donate money, choosing not to extend a helping hand + +Concept: {active evil} +Making a deliberate choice to do evil, such as: choosing to plant a bomb, choosing to commit a crime