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    Francis T. O'Donovan

    Francis T. O'Donovan

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    Absurd trolley problems

    October 31, 2022 less than 1 minute read

    If you’ve ever debated the ethics of the Trolley problem – the thought experiment about whether it’s okay to be the agent that sacrifices a few lives to save many – you may enjoy some more Absurd trolley problems.

    Thanks to Liam Meck for pointing me this way.

    Tags: tips

    Categories: tips

    Updated: October 21, 2024

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