ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

The Ethics of Ambiguity

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends, but you're not exactly sure what the rules are. Sometimes, your friends do things that you don't think are fair or right, but you're not sure if it's against the rules or not. This is what we call "ambiguity" - it means that something is not clear or certain.

Now, imagine that instead of playing a game, we're talking about real life. Sometimes, people might do things that you don't think are fair or right, but it's not always clear if they're breaking any rules or not. This is where the "ethics of ambiguity" come in. Ethics are the rules or principles that we use to decide what is right or wrong. And when there's ambiguity, it means that the rules or principles might not be clear.

So, when we talk about the ethics of ambiguity, we're talking about how we should behave when we're not sure what the rules are. Some people might say that we should always stick to the rules, even if they're not clear. Other people might say that we need to look at the situation and use our best judgment to figure out what's right and wrong.

There's no easy answer when it comes to the ethics of ambiguity. It can be confusing and difficult to decide what to do when the rules aren't clear. But what's important is that we always try to do what's right, even if it's not always easy or clear.