Ethics

Ethics is the field of philosophy pertaining to morality. It attempts to define what constitutes moral rightness and what constitutes wrongness. In modern times, the accepted definition of a morally right act according to virtually all interdimensional civilizations (and according to the official policies of the Temporary Government of the Extremity) is this: An act which reduces suffering and/or increases happiness. This definition seems simple but in practice leads to endless variability. However, many things are very clearly right or wrong. For instance, many activities undertaken by developing civilizations are considered abhorrent by the average interdimensional citizen. An example pertinent to 21st century Earth (the intended audience of this wiki) is the abuse and slaughter of billions of sentient beings for food and other reasons. Such practices are common among many developing civilizations and there have been many campaigns urging the TGE to intervene and end this extreme cruelty. However, these campaigns have largely been ineffective due to beauracratic shenanigans and the powerful influence of Omni Corporation. Thus, some philosophers argue that the TGE is metaviolating its own ethical standards and will thus suffer backlash from the treaty or else the Prime Administrator Oneself will intervene.