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weeeeeb [17]
3 years ago
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The ‘Trolley’ Trolley Scenario 1 A trolley is running out of control down a track. In its path are 5 people who have been tied t

o the track by a mad philosopher. Fortunately, you can flip a switch which will lead the trolley down a different track. Unfortunately, there is a single person tied to that track. Should you flip the switch? Why?
You are in the airport, trying to catch a flight that is about to leave. As you run down the crowded corridor, an elderly woman suddenly slips in front of you and falls to the ground with a cry. Do you stop to help, if you know you will miss your flight because of it?
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1 answer:
Nesterboy [21]3 years ago
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Answer:

There really is no right answer to either of these but if you are asking what we would do, I would flip the switch for the first one and leave the woman because im selfish and if its crowded there are tons of other people to help

Explanation:

( and yes I know my answer to the second one is mean )

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