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A lifeboat holds 8 people maximum. There are 9 survivors. Someone must go overboard or everyone drowns.
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Why this dilemma matters
In high-stakes situations, the calmer option and the safer option often diverge. Choosing “Vote to push someone off” prioritises a hard but certain outcome; choosing “Refuse. Sink or swim together” gives more weight to a softer but riskier outcome.
Worth asking yourself
- Could you live with the outcome you skipped?
- Who pays the price you avoid?
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