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What's a thought experiment?
An experiment done in your head to better understand the humna mind
What's a moral dilemma?
situations where a difficult decision has to be made
TRUE/FALSE: The is only one correct answer in a moral dilema
FALSE: there are no right or wrong answers
What do you see on the train tracks?
five people tied up on the tracks and one person crossing the road.
What happens if you do nothing when the train is coming?
5 people will die
What do you need to do to save the 5 people on the train track?
pull the lever to kill one person
In the Runaway Train situation, what would you do?
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Why were you and your friend arrested?
We robbed a bank
How can you go free?
You blame your friend, but your friend doesn't blame you
What happens if both friends blame each other?
Both go to prison
In which situation do both friends get the least prison time?
both friends blame each other
In the Prisoner's Dilemma, what would you do?
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How did you get into the hospital bed in the Famous Pianist story?
kidnapped? Taken? Stolen?
Why did the pianist pick you?
only your blood can save him
What will happen to the pianist if you disconnect from him immediately?
he will die
Why might someone choose to stay connected to the pianist for three months?
To help save his life
