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The Trolley Problem (Poll)

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  • #16
    Originally posted by rogue06 View Post

    That's employing the method of ethical reasoning known as utilitarianism. Probably the most famous example can be seen in the Star Trek movie Wrath of Khan where Spock twice states that "the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" (and both times Kirk adds "or the one") which is turned on its head in the next film The Search for Spock
    Well that's is the most logical choice unless you happen to know someone in one group or the other. Whether you like them or hate them could then inform your choice.

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