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EPISODE · Nov 8, 2021 · 6 MIN

The Trolley Problem | Moral Dilemma

from Armchair Scholars · host Brendan Byrne

Would you like to see Brendan fumble with difficult scenarios? Well that is exactly what we have here for you.  In this new side series, Brendan gets thrown in the hot seat while Nic asks him for his opinions on moral dilemmas.    Today’s Moral Dilemma: THE TROLLEY PROBLEM There is a runaway trolley barreling down the railway tracks. Ahead, on the tracks, there are five people. The trolley is headed straight for them. You are standing some distance off in the train yard, next to a lever. If you pull this lever, the trolley will switch to a different set of tracks. Unfortunately, you notice that there is one person on the side track. You have two options: (1) Do nothing, and the trolley kills the five people on the main track. (2) Pull the lever, diverting the trolley onto the side track where it will kill one person. Which would you choose? If you enjoy this segment, drop a like and let us know in the comments! We had a great time recording this, and would love to do more. Thanks for tuning in! We appreciate the support.

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