“Virtue and vice are in our power; we are ourselves the craftsmen of our character.”
— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 5
(Translated by W.D. Ross)
Big Idea
Life’s a character-building game 🎮:
- You’re the Dev → Every choice codes your moral OS.
- Virtues = Unlockable perks (honesty, courage).
- Vices = Glitchy cheat codes (lying, laziness) → Corrupt your save file.
Real-Life Scenarios
🏫 Test Temptation
→ Virtue Crafting: Study hard → Unlocks “Integrity” achievement.
→ Vice Glitch: Cheat with AirPods → Game Over: Detention + trust loss.
📱 Social Media Crossroads
→ Virtue: Post encouraging comments → Gains “Respect” XP.
→ Vice: Spread rumors for clout → Bug report: Account suspended.
⚽ Sports Dilemma
→ Virtue: Pass to a weaker teammate → Co-op mode activated.
→ Vice: Hog the ball → Team rage-quits.
What You Can Do
- Daily Dev Log
Track choices for 3 days:
→ Example: “Shared notes with a rival → +10 Generosity XP.” - Patch Note Reflections
Weekly, fix one “glitch”:
→ Bug: Snapped at Mom → Patch: Apologize + do dishes. - Beta-Test Better Choices
Role-play with friends:
→ “If I streamed kindness instead of drama, would my followers still vibe?”