Ethical dilemma: Would you stretch the truth? - Sarah Stroud

Ethical dilemma: Would you stretch the truth? - Sarah Stroud

Published: July 27, 2026

Duration: 6:04

Puzzle through the ethical dilemma of lying to a friend, and decide: is lying always wrong or can it be justifiable?

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Your plan to set up your friend Carey with your acquaintance Emerson is finally coming together. You’ve made them a dinner reservation, but suddenly realize that there's a problem: Carey is always late. You really want this relationship to work— what if you told Carey dinner was at 6 instead of 6:30, so they arrived on time? Is it okay to lie? Sarah Stroud explores this classic ethical dilemma.

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