@vgr somebody said that the trolley problem says more about the person proposing it than any actual ethical dilemma. Was that you?
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@nathanluedtke I don't think so, but I talk so much, I'm happy to take credit if necessary :D
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@vgr 1/ The underlying philosophical issues are meaningful but the trolley problem as usually presented is garbage. -
@vgr /2 I like it compare it to the end of this scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPwo-nHWQaM … It's a trick to try and undermine utilitarianism. - 1 more reply
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@vgr I find it an illuminating way to demonstrate how rare intuitive utilitarianism is. -
@GrumplessGrinch@vgr Though recent results implies alcohol is an effective utilitarian intuition-pump; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010027714001875 … - 4 more replies
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@vgr > push man Trolley runs over man. Greased by gore, trolley speeds up! Trolley runs over 5 men. You gain 11400 xp! You rise a level!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr NeitherThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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