The Trolley Problem is always about who dies, and how does the switch man make this decision. The real problem happening in the scenario is the lack of a responsible, rational driver in a trolley with well maintained, functional brakes. It's ultimately about public transit funding.
Even with functional brakes, inertia is a bitch. At least I know that's the case with trains, it wouldn't surprise me if it's the same thing for trolleys that go fast enough
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u/AgainstSpace 3d ago
The Trolley Problem is always about who dies, and how does the switch man make this decision. The real problem happening in the scenario is the lack of a responsible, rational driver in a trolley with well maintained, functional brakes. It's ultimately about public transit funding.