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What does it mean?
Labeling a decision realistic often means choosing something unethical.
In plain terms
If someone calls a choice realistic, they probably mean bad.
What can you take from it?
Be skeptical when reality excuses bad choices.

Where it applies

  • business ethics
  • political discourse

Putting it to work

  • question euphemisms
  • prioritize ethics

Questions to consider

  • What does realistic hide?

Another view

Sometimes realistic choices are just pragmatic.

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