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Philosophy

The Ethics of Nudging and Libertarian Paternalism

Quick fact

The UK's 'nudge unit' helped increase organ donor registrations by changing a single default option, yet such 'default effects' raise questions about whether people truly consent to the outcomes.

Why this is interesting

Why is it both popular and controversial to 'nudge' people toward better choices—like automatically enrolling them in savings plans? Is it ethical to influence decisions without their explicit consent?