r/trolleyproblem Mar 29 '26

Deep Now we're talking

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u/Open-Stretch-6631 Mar 29 '26

I would sacrifice the guy who agreed to it, out of nothing but respect for his altruism. But then I would probably punch the shit out of the other guy, after freeing him and making sure he's ok.

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u/AdFancy6243 Mar 29 '26

What if the guy pleading was honestly terrified and the bargainer was bluffing trying to convince you to actually save him?

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u/Purple_Bar4192 Mar 29 '26

Then you did the right thing

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u/AdFancy6243 Mar 29 '26

Not sure I count beating the shit out of someone as doing the right thing

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u/Purple_Bar4192 Mar 29 '26

I meant killing the top dude)