How Can Society Prepare for the Moral Norms of Tomorrow? | WIRED

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The moral framework of future generations may be a radical departure from the past—and the present. Axiological open-mindedness could help bridge that gap.

Save this story Save this story When we look back at the beliefs and practices of our ancestors, we are often shocked at what they found morally acceptable: the public torture of criminals, the trading of slaves, and the subjugation of women. NEXT NORMAL This is part of Next Normal , WIRED's series on the future of morality and how our ethical beliefs may change in the years to come. The history of moral change—change in what is, and is not, considered morally acceptable—encourages greater skepticism about our current moral beliefs and practices. We might like to think we have arrived at a sta

How Can Society Prepare for the Moral Norms of Tomorrow? | WIRED

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