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Aella
@Aella_Girl
If you push the button, you receive 1 million dollars, but someone random you don't know, somewhere in the world, with no connection to you or anyone you know, will die. This can't be traced to you, and appears to be of natural circumstances. You:
  • press the button
    45.3%
  • don't press the button
    54.7%
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@Aella_Girl
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@Aella_Girl
Are u an effective altruist?? || If you push the button, you receive 1 million dollars, but someone random you don't know, somewhere in the world, with no connection to you or anyone you know, will die. This can't be traced to you, and appears to be of natural circumstances. You:
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skidmarxist
@skidmarxist1
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@Aella_Girl
I could probably morally rationalize pushing the button. perhaps use the million to support the life of 2 new people. increasing total life and happiness (utilitarian perspective). But I would rather not be controlled by a moral dilemma and guilt for the rest of my life
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skidmarxist
@skidmarxist1
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Additionally, even if I used the $ million purely selflessly and didn't personally benefit from the decision at all and some net good was actually achieved from it. I still don't think I have the right to decide for someone else they don't get to live anymore.
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