Ep. 56 - Moral Injury & Ethics ft. Joe Inhaber Abstract: The Future of Science

Joe Inhaber is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa. His research is focused on the phenomenon of Moral Injury, and he's seeking better understanding of the kinds of things capable of violating a person’s sense of proper ethical conduct. He's the third of three life-long best friends to be on the show -- stick around to find out who's in the mystery trio!

Tune in for answers to questions like...
What is moral injury?
Can moral injury be self-inflicted, by action or even thought alone?
How is moral injury different from PTSD?
How do observers and perpetrators of horrific life events differentially experience those events?
What’s the role of intention in amoral action?
How can trauma catalyze personal growth?
and many more!

Topics & Concepts
Moral Injury
Ethical Conduct
Psychological Dissonance
Perpetrator vs. Observer
Trait Psychopathy
Diathesis-stress Model
Predisposition
Environment
PTSD: A fear-based disorder
Guilt, Shame & Anger
Military
Moral- vs. Fear-Based Trauma
Occupational Hazards
Therapies
Memory
DSM: The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual
EMDR
Accidental vs. Deliberate Action
Post-Traumatic Growth
Finding Meaning in Suffering
Obsession, Compulsion & Functionality

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Joe's Recommended Readings
Moral Injury and PTSD: Often Co-Occurring Yet Mechanistically Different
https://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.19020036

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