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Paul Backhouse's avatar

Lift out the switch lever, push it in front of wheels to derail the trolley, then remove the trapped people from the track. In other words, reset the analogy beyond perceived confines.

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Rich James's avatar

It's also interesting to consider how judgements of value and worthiness enter the equation. One's choice may depend on their assessment of each potential victim, either inherent value or value toward some goal or ideal.

Of course, fixing the broken "trolley system" would be a preferable option.

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