In conditions of critical or uncertain situations, the optimal solution is often constructed on several levels of strategic analysis.

Navigating Uncertainty: A Moral Framework for Decision-Making

In conditions of critical or uncertain situations, the optimal solution is often constructed on several levels of strategic analysis. Firstly, it is important to apply a holistic moral approach, where the decision is not limited solely to a rational-utilitarian calculation, but takes into account the full set of consequences—even those that may arise unintentionally. As noted in one of the sources, the decision should not be made by “cold” calculation; rather, it should stem from the understanding that inaction may prove even more destructive, and the chosen path is the only morally obligatory one even in the face of negative aspects.
"Not in any way ‘justifying’ one’s sinful action in an absolute sense, but fully aware of its sinful nature, he is driven only by the consciousness that inaction would have been an even bigger sin. The very act of framing this situation as a relationship between ‘means’ and ‘ends’ does not capture the essence of the matter. Here, the establishment of the ‘end’ is not left to human discretion but is imperatively prescribed by moral duty. And the ‘means’ are not merely calculated coldly in terms of isolated utility; when evaluated in their entirety and for their unintentional consequences, in all their specific moral nature, they present themselves to our consciousness as the only morally obligatory way of acting, despite their sinful nature." (source: link txt)

Secondly, when making decisions under uncertainty, it is necessary to recognize and control one’s subconscious prejudices. Often, stereotypical thinking can fundamentally distort one's perception of a situation, as vividly illustrated by the example of a task in which standard templates (for instance, the expectation that a doctor is male) may hinder the recognition of an alternative—often more accurate—solution.
"And indeed, we often act in this manner—we do not monitor our choice of words when speaking with a child, nor the tone in which they are spoken, or even our facial expression...

If I asked you, ‘Are you sure that all doctors are men?

’, you would, without a doubt, reply, ‘Of course not!’. Yet, at the moment this test was offered to you, your subconscious overpowered the common sense that we sometimes so desperately need in critical situations." (source: link txt)

Furthermore, it is important to remember that even when a person is presented with a wide horizon of possibilities, simply having a choice compels an active decision. Refusing to choose may lead to the loss of all opportunities, as the absence of a decisive step risks forfeiting the chance for optimal development of the situation.
"The horizon of opportunities before us is always open... Yet before us lies a sufficiently broad field of choice among various target determinations, and we are capable of choosing between different means of achieving the same end... If such an actor remains ‘free’, then he will not reap the fruits of freedom." (source: link txt)

In summary, it can be said that in critical and uncertain situations, optimal decision-making is based on:
1. A holistic moral evaluation of all consequences and an understanding that inaction can exacerbate the problem.
2. Recognizing and overcoming hidden stereotypes and prejudices that may distort reality.
3. Making a decision as an act of choice, where even minimal activity is preferable to passive inaction.