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The Trolley Problem
1:01:23 - 1:09:46 (08:23)
Michael Sandell, a philosopher at Harvard, discusses the ethical dilemma known as the Trolley Problem, where individuals decide between killing one person or multiple people.
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This episode discusses the moral implications of a hypothetical scenario: if you had to kill an innocent person, would you rather forget about it or live the rest of your life with the guilt of thinking you had killed them?
1:01:23 - 1:03:31 (02:08)
Summary
This episode discusses the moral implications of a hypothetical scenario: if you had to kill an innocent person, would you rather forget about it or live the rest of your life with the guilt of thinking you had killed them?
ChapterThe Trolley Problem
Episode#214 - Cosmic Skeptic - How Do We Define What Is Good & Bad?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Michael Sandell, a philosopher at Harvard, introduces the famous Trolley Problem and discusses the nuances of ethical decision making in different scenarios.
1:03:31 - 1:07:23 (03:51)
Summary
Michael Sandell, a philosopher at Harvard, introduces the famous Trolley Problem and discusses the nuances of ethical decision making in different scenarios.
ChapterThe Trolley Problem
Episode#214 - Cosmic Skeptic - How Do We Define What Is Good & Bad?
PodcastModern Wisdom
When faced with the classic ethical dilemma of the trolley problem, most people claim they would pull the lever to sacrifice one life to save five others, but wouldn't push a fat man in front of the trolley.
1:07:23 - 1:09:46 (02:23)
Summary
When faced with the classic ethical dilemma of the trolley problem, most people claim they would pull the lever to sacrifice one life to save five others, but wouldn't push a fat man in front of the trolley. However, neuroscience research shows that the ethical decisions are not always rational, but influenced by emotions.