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Trolley Problems: The Philosophical and Psychological Implications
54:50 - 1:03:12 (08:22)
Trolley problems are a series of thought experiments that represent moral dilemmas. As people make decisions in these puzzles, it reveals a lot about their moral values and beliefs - making them increasingly influential in psychology and philosophy alike.
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This podcast discusses the philosophical and psychological implications of "trolley problems," which provide insight into one's moral views based on how they approach challenging ethical scenarios, involving initiating someone's death directly or indirectly.
54:50 - 59:33 (04:43)
Summary
This podcast discusses the philosophical and psychological implications of "trolley problems," which provide insight into one's moral views based on how they approach challenging ethical scenarios, involving initiating someone's death directly or indirectly.
ChapterTrolley Problems: The Philosophical and Psychological Implications
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The difference between pushing a person and throwing a switch for the morality behind these actions can be blurred.
59:33 - 1:03:12 (03:39)
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The difference between pushing a person and throwing a switch for the morality behind these actions can be blurred. A surgeon must have a purely instrumental view of the patient in front of them, creating moral consequences for actions of different moral contexts.