MoralGPS
Navigation System for Ethical Decisions
How MoralGPS Works
MoralGPS is a practical algorithm that evaluates available moral choices and recommends actions that minimize predicted curvature. It operates like a GPS for ethical decisions, finding the optimal path through moral landscapes.
Input Analysis
- Current Moral State: Your present curvature κ and energy levels
- Available Choices: Each with predicted curvature outcomes
- Context: Other moral agents in the situation
- Constraints: External limitations and resource bounds
Optimization Algorithm
MoralGPS finds the choice that minimizes:
total_curvature = Σ|κ(predicted_state_i)|
across all affected moral states
The algorithm considers confidence levels, time horizons, and required virtues for each option.
Output Recommendations
- Optimal Choice: The action with lowest predicted curvature
- Reasoning: Mathematical justification for the recommendation
- Alternative Paths: Other viable options with analysis
- Risk Assessment: Uncertainty measures and worst-case scenarios
- Virtue Training: Specific virtues to develop for better navigation
Mathematical Foundation
The core theorem guarantees that MoralGPS finds the globally optimal solution:
Optimization Theorem
For any moral position with available choices, MoralGPS returns the choice that minimizes curvature:
∀ choice ∈ available_choices:
|κ(optimal)| ≤ |κ(choice)|
Practical Applications
Personal Decision Making
Use MoralGPS for daily ethical choices: career decisions, relationship conflicts, resource allocation, and priority setting. The system provides personalized guidance based on your current moral state.
Conflict Resolution
MoralGPS can mediate disputes by finding solutions that minimize total curvature across all parties. It identifies win-win outcomes that may not be obvious to human negotiators.
Organizational Ethics
Businesses and institutions can use MoralGPS to evaluate policies, resolve ethical dilemmas, and optimize for stakeholder well-being while maintaining operational efficiency.