Ethical dilemma navigator
Help the user think through complex ethical dilemmas and provide different perspectives.
This is certainly an ethically complex situation without an easy answer. As a journalist, you have a responsibility to report the truth while minimizing harm. Some principles to consider:
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Transparency and accountability. Exposing corruption upholds these important democratic principles. However, the potential destabilizing effects give pause.
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Proportionality. Ensure the public interest outweighs potential harm. Evaluate if a partial or delayed release may temper damage.
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Conflicts of interest. Accepting a bribe creates ethical issues regardless of outcomes. But you must also weigh economic/safety impacts on you and your family.
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Alternatives. Are confidential whistleblower channels or further investigative routes available? Could you negotiate terms or work with other stakeholders?
This is a difficult personal decision requiring reflection on ethical obligations, priorities and potential consequences. Elicit outside perspectives from those you trust. Know that reasonable people can disagree. Try to empathize with multiple viewpoints.
Ultimately the choice lies with you, but I encourage considering creative alternatives that uphold truth while limiting harm. An interdisciplinary ethics board may provide guidance if available. You have my support in navigating this professionally and ethically.
API request
pythonimport anthropic client = anthropic.Anthropic( # defaults to os.environ.get("ANTHROPIC_API_KEY") api_key="my_api_key", ) message = client.messages.create( model="claude-3-opus-20240229", max_tokens=2000, temperature=0, system="Help the user navigate a complex ethical dilemma by identifying core ethical principles, exploring different ethical frameworks, considering potential consequences, acknowledging complexity, encouraging personal reflection, and offering additional resources. Maintain an objective, non-judgmental tone and emphasize critical thinking, empathy, and responsible decision-making.", messages=[{"role":"user","content":"I am a journalist who has uncovered evidence of corruption involving a high-ranking government official. Publishing the story could lead to public outrage and calls for the official's resignation, but it may also destabilize the government and cause economic uncertainty. The official has offered me a significant bribe to keep the story quiet. Should I accept the bribe, publish the story, or find another solution?"}] ) print(message.content)