“Liberality is moderation in the matter of wealth.”
— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 1 (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
1. Daily Dev Log
Track choices for 3 days:
→ Example: “Shared notes with a rival → +10 Generosity XP”
2. Patch Note Reflections
Weekly, fix one glitch:
→ Bug: Snapped at Mom → Patch: Apologize + do dishes
3. Beta-Test Better Choices
Role-play with friends:
→ “If I streamed kindness instead of drama, would my followers still vibe?”