Known as “The Ethics Sage” to many with a reputation as an expert in ethics, Dr. Steven Mintz is a Professor Emeritus from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. He received the Accounting Exemplar Award from the Public Interest Section of the American Accounting Association in 2015. Steve was also recognized by the Public Interest, Ethics and Sustainability Section of the AAA for his Distinguished Service. His blogs were recognized as one of the top 30 best in the ethics space. Steve shares insights into ethics in society through www.ethicssage.com. Steve was a recipient of the Carl Menconi Ethics Case Writing Competition in 2025 that is presented by The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA).
Recent Blogs
Workplace Stress and Bullying Are Creating a Toxic Work Environment
Ethics Sage Speaks Out About Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace An International Labor Organization (ILO) report reveals that workplace psychosocial risks—including severe stress, long working hours, and harassment—are linked to 840,088 global deaths each year. This is an astounding figure. The key…
“Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes”
Wisdom from the Ethics Sage I stopped working after 8 hours the other day and started to think about the amount of time that I have spent each day still working even after retiring ten years ago. I often say that I…
Should We Be Concerned as a Society That Half of Gen Z is Open to Dating an AI?
Human-to-Human Contact in Decline: What Does it Mean? A recent Harris Poll reveals a dramatic shift in how younger people interact with technology. The exact breakdown of the 50% of Gen Z that are open to AI relationships includes: 15% state they…
#MeToo, Cornell University?
Are Universities Embracing the Spirit of the #MeToo Movement? The #MeToo movement started as a local grassroots campaign founded by activist Tarana Burke in 2006, and it later became a global viral phenomenon in October 2017 following sexual abuse allegations against film…
Beware Dangers to Gen Z of Prediction Markets Betting
Who Wins; Who Loses? I have previously blogged about the expansion of prediction markets and its effects on the population. Bettors can bet on virtually anything. For example, Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027? The Iran war is a popular source…
Why Students Are Not Excited About the AI-Driven Workplace
Surveys Raise Questions About Students’ Critical Thinking Skills It is no secret that college students are concerned about the impact of AI on future employment opportunities and the skills needed to be successful in using AI. There is some trepidation on the…
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