What would you do: trolly dilemma

[jazz20 1,181]

So I was reading this article about what defines morals and how to test people of their moral standings. I was curious to know what you guys would do in this situation. I might get in trouble for this, but seeing that the article on the website wasn't age restricted, I'm hoping it'll be fine here. But, this calls for some creativity as well so flex your brains you wandering amoeba  :) :)

Sorry in advance if an issue pops up

 

Dilemma: You are the engineer of a train station. Your job for the day is to pull the levers so that the trains can change rails to go into the proper stations. Now, because rush-hour was crazier than normal that day, you see 5 people fall onto the racks right in front of you. This wouldn't be that much of a problem except for the fact that the train is about to make its stop at the station, meaning you have a split chance to change the train's route to a second track, saving the 5 people's lives. BUT, on the second track, you see one lone worker minding his own business, about to finish his early morning shift from 12am - 8am. You know he isn't the most well off individual and well, he has 3 kids and sick wife to take care of. If you change the train's track, which would save the 5 people, you would be responsible for the death of that lone worker.

 

So, what do you do?? Do you pull the lever and save the 5 people, or save the lone worker and have the 5 people killed? Crazy dilemma right?

 

Thanks for reading this far :P

 

[Essam 922]

Ummm idk i choose the worker

[Fragrance 1,294]

This is catastrophe, I would like to save all people's lives, life is very precious. In this situation it depends on the one who control the train and lever, it is about sacrifice and to save someone's life. 

 

There will be emergency case that if it got split, where it should go and how can it stop by itself.

 

So, In this dilemma,  we need superman :D

[Ninja 10,468]

Tell the driver to slam the brakes on.

[joostcool 5,942]

When the first wagon is past, pull the lever so the 2nd wagon goes the other direction. It crashes, crisis averted :D

 

Tbh though, I wouldn't touch the lever. It's not my decision to take the life of a worker unless he requests it. And those 5 people isn't your choice. You're doing what you got to do

[jazz20 1,181]

@Mrs_Miracle you have a good heart :)

[Rectify 67]

I don't know but if train is still far i would try to inform the worker to move away and train can pass

Edited November 17, 2016 by Rectify

[Penguin40 1,714]

I'd go ahead and try forcing the people in the way of the wagon out, even if it means I die :D

[Tofu 6,773]

I will buy a pack of biscuits

[hhgb 2,655]

Is there an option to for it to run over everyone so there will be no witnesses? 

[jazz20 1,181]

@hhgb if Hillary Clinton is driving the train then maybe xD

[hhgb 2,655]

@hhgb if Hillary Clinton is driving the train then maybe xD

That will be her new job in the end anyways.

[beaku 2,656]

Easy peasy. If you're unbiased, then saving 5 lives over 1 is morally justified. But, as you say, if I know that man personally and care about him, there's a good chance I'd let the 5 strangers die. Inspite of all the hypocritical arguments by everyone, when it comes down to it, no one would sacrifice the life of a loved one for a stranger. That's the truth.

[r_I_already_won0 2,339]

I would save the lone worker because I wouldn't feel good about actively changing the train to hit him, whereas the 5 people that fell off got themselves into that situation. :(

[jazz20 1,181]

@beaku what if one of the 5 was a child?

[I.Devastation 2,053]

Kill the 5 - their fault for falling on the tracks. Natural selection and all that

[r_I_already_won0 2,339]

Kill the 5 - their fault for falling on the tracks. Natural selection and all that

That's just my point...you aren't killing anyone if you let the train run, but you are killing someone if you switch it onto the track where the worker is.

[jazz20 1,181]

I.Devastation

 

It would still be pretty devastating though right? :P

[beaku 2,656]

@beaku what if one of the 5 was a child?

You just love to play with people's conscience don't you? <_<... In any case, child or no child, stranger is stranger. After all, you're never too young to die.

[hhgb 2,655]

Whatever option doesn't involve touching the switch.

 

I'm not responsible for them being in the way of the train, and it's the track officer's job below to make sure no one's on the tracks to begin with. It's my job to make sure it goes to the right destination in the end.

Edited November 19, 2016 by hhgb