Moral boundary framework

1. HARM TO OTHERS? └─ Yes → Stop. Unethical. └─ No → Go to 2

2. YOUR DUTY & RESULT? └─ Duty fulfilled & result positive → Go to 3 └─ Duty neglected or result harmful → Reconsider

3. LONG-TERM SELF-INTEREST? └─ Secures growth/independence → Go to 4 └─ Only short-term gain → Reconsider

4. TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY? └─ Can explain if questioned → ✅ Moral & Strategic └─ Requires excessive lying → ⚠️ Risky

5. PERCEPTION VS FACT? └─ Perception negative but facts positive → Accept calmly └─ Perception aligns with harm → Reconsider

Decision Passes Boundary ✅ → Proceed
Decision Fails ⚠️ → Rework / Avoid