You have 1 extra concert ticket. Three friends want it. Friends: A (Best
Friend), B (Never been to a concert), C (Helped you study for the test). How do you decide fairly?
๐ญ How to Think About This
There is no "Right Answer" here, only "Justifications." Justice can be defined in three ways:
Equality (Random), Need (The one who has less), or
Merit/Reciprocity (The one who earned it).
Choose your framework:
This rewards contribution. "You helped me, so I help you." It encourages good
behavior and fairness in exchange.
Valid Framework.
You chose Reciprocity. It feels fair because it balances the
scales of effort.
This maximizes impact. A concert is "worth" more to someone who has never been
than to someone who goes often.
Valid Framework.
You chose Equity (giving to those who have less). It feels
fair because it reduces inequality.
By using random chance (Lottery), you remove your own bias. Everyone gets an
exactly 33% chance.
Valid Framework.
You chose Procedural Justice. It feels fair because the
process was unbiased, even if the outcome leaves 2 people
unhappy.
The Insight: Professional Judgment often isn't about finding
the "One True Answer," but about being able to justify your
choice with a consistent moral framework.
โ๏ธ Three Lenses on Justice
Merit
Key: "Earned it."
Example: Grades, Wages.
Need
Key: "Requires it."
Example: Food stamps, Triage.
Equality
Key: "Same Chance."
Example: Voting, Lotteries.
๐ค Which thinking lens(es) did you use?
Select all the lenses you used:
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง For Parents & Teachers
๐ฑ Everyday Fairness
Kid: "It's not fair! He got the bigger piece of cake!"
Parent: "What does Fair mean? Does it mean Equal size? Or does it mean he is bigger and
hungrier (Need)? Or does it mean he mowed the lawn (Merit)? Let's define our terms."
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