Periagoge
Scenario

When helping one person might harm your community

My neighbor asked me to lie to the census worker about how many people live in her apartment because she's scared of getting evicted, but I know this affects funding for our underfunded school district.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're caught between immediate compassion and systemic responsibility.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Utilitarian justice — greatest good?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.