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A new pandemic: there is only one vaccine dose left in the city. You and an elderly stranger both need it to survive. A doctor hands it to you.
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Why this dilemma matters
In high-stakes situations, the calmer option and the safer option often diverge. Choosing “Take it. You deserve to survive” prioritises a hard but certain outcome; choosing “Give it to the elderly stranger” 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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