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A runaway trolley is heading toward 5 people. You can pull a lever to divert it — but it will kill 1 person instead.
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Why this dilemma matters
Moral dilemmas like this expose a gap between what feels principled and what feels workable. Choosing “Pull the lever. Save 5, sacrifice 1” prioritises consistency with one rule; choosing “Do nothing. Let fate decide” gives more weight to attention to specific consequences.
Worth asking yourself
- Is the principle worth the concrete cost?
- What cost are you more willing to accept?
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