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Tim Pool's comparison of lesser-evil voting to the Trolley Problem and Thanos lacked depth and accuracy in understanding consequentialism and deontology.
It's important to consider moral complexities beyond simple consequentialism when debating electoral strategies like third-party voting versus lesser-evil voting.
The debate between deontology and consequentialism in voting ethics can lead to deeper discussions on philosophical principles and their application in political decision-making.

Many people find organ harvesting morally wrong, even in extreme situations where it could save multiple lives.
Arguments against the deontic intuition of organ harvesting may fail to persuade due to common-sense prevailing.
Considerations like societal aversion to killing and the veil of ignorance don't always justify violating rights for the greater good.

Inadmissible knowledge refers to information that should not be considered in certain contexts to avoid unethical decisions.
In some cases, what is inadmissible in one situation may become admissible in another, depending on the impact of possible harms.
Using inadmissible knowledge may create an obligation to act tactfully and with kindness, especially in exceptions to its application.

There is a strong relationship between political and ethical beliefs.
Consequentialism often aligns with political views, and there is a need to debunk misconceptions about it.
Philosophers should consider the impact of impartiality and partiality on political ideologies and delve deeper into the debate over consequentialism.

Consequentialism focuses on real-world impacts of actions in ethics.
Deontology emphasizes morality based on rights or duties.
Virtue ethics looks at the character of the moral actor for determining morality.

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Moral philosophy can be based on individual tastes rather than universal principles, leading to ethical decisions rooted in personal preferences.
Conflicts in tastes are common, and ethical choices involve recognizing and balancing personal preferences, whether altruistic or self-centered.
Utilitarianism suggests evaluating and prioritizing individual tastes to make decisions that best satisfy personal desires and goals.

Consequentialism focuses on the outcomes of actions rather than the actions themselves
Utilitarianism's core concept is that decisions should be made based on consequences and what's best for achieving goals
Ethical decisions often benefit from using a consequentialist approach, considering outcomes and consequences over abstract ethical theories

Elections are often labeled the 'most important', but some are truly more significant than others. It's helpful to compare them using different criteria, like the changes they brought about.
Understanding what is 'important' versus what is 'consequential' helps clarify elections' effects. 'Important' events shape outcomes, while 'consequential' events influence timing or method without changing the end result.
Two notable elections in American history are 1800 and 1860. The 1800 election was crucial for establishing a democracy, while the 1860 election led to expected tensions and conflict, showing how sometimes the less dramatic event can be more important.