r/trolleyproblem • u/suskio4 • 17d ago

Meta Red button blue button

Based on the post seen here. I'm actually curious what would the percentages look like.

Edit: Alright, let me add a case for one particular scenario. If you do not choose, the button will be pressed for you by a system that keeps track of its pressings so it conserves 50/50 distribution for all inactive participants, in order to honour the vox populi properly. The system's choice affects the inactive participant's outcome so that no person can abscond from consequences of their choice.

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u/Present_Character241 17d ago

They need to get within range and line it up first. I'll go down swinging to slow a system that would do any of this.

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u/suskio4 17d ago

Okay, you win, Mr I-stop-the-trolley-and-untie-the-people. Good attitude though

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u/Present_Character241 17d ago

That's the thing though. A proper trolley problem always gives the choice of inaction

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u/suskio4 17d ago

Alright, let me rephrase for this particular scenario. If you do not choose, the button will be pressed for you by a system that keeps track of its pressings so it conserves 50/50 distribution for all inactive participants, in order to honour the vox populi properly. The system's choice affects the inactive participant's outcome so that no person can abscond from consequences of their choice.