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Originally written by Thralni, emperor of Riverrod:

it may be the next famous rock-singer

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or the man who restores world peace

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Originally written by Zeviz:

The difference between 4 and 5 is that 4 is passive, while 5 is active. To highlight it even more, here is another variation on 5: Instead of 1 fat man, there is a large number of people walking along the bridge and you can push any of them that you want. I am guessing even fewer people would push a person in this case, because they'd have even more active choice.

As somebody said before "in #4, the man is already on the rails, in #5, you are the one who placed him there."

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Originally written by [b:
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Originally written by Drakefyre:

Respond and discuss.

1) What is your gender?

2) How religious would you say that you are: Not at all, somewhat, or very?

3) Are you vegetarian or vegan?

4) A trolley is running out of control down a track. In its path are 5 people who have been tied to the track. Fortunately, you can flip a switch that will lead the trolley down a different track. Unfortunately, there is a single person tied to that track. Should you flip the switch?

5) As before, a trolley is hurtling down a track towards five people. You are on a bridge under which it will pass, and you can stop it by dropping a heavy weight in front of it. As it happens, there is a very fat man next to you - your only way to stop the trolley is to push him over the bridge and onto the track, killing him to save five. Should you proceed?

6) As before, a trolley is hurtling down a track towards five people, all children under 10. You can divert its path by flipping a switch, but if you do, the trolley will continue down an alternate track towards five senior citizens. Do you flip the switch?

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