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Radiolab - Morality
Fantastic show Radiolab, this one in particular delving into the question of 'Morality' I found very interesting indeed, if you find this kind of topic interesting I really recommend you give the show a listen.
At the beginning of the show they pose these two interesting questions below and use it as a lead into trying to understand where morality comes from.
Q1) 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, which will lead the trolley down a different track to safety. Unfortunately, there is a single person tied to that track. Should you flip the switch?
Q2) 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?
Anyway guys how would you answer the above questions and also how would you justify your theoretical actions.
Please give the show a listen, it's a very well polished show that looks into serious topics but presents their arguments in a fun way.
Fantastic show Radiolab, this one in particular delving into the question of 'Morality' I found very interesting indeed, if you find this kind of topic interesting I really recommend you give the show a listen.
At the beginning of the show they pose these two interesting questions below and use it as a lead into trying to understand where morality comes from.
Q1) 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, which will lead the trolley down a different track to safety. Unfortunately, there is a single person tied to that track. Should you flip the switch?
Q2) 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?
Anyway guys how would you answer the above questions and also how would you justify your theoretical actions.
Please give the show a listen, it's a very well polished show that looks into serious topics but presents their arguments in a fun way.
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