This is an exercise in moral decision making that I concocted after watching a recent "unnamed" movie. I'll leave it to you to figure out the movie, but it's not really important, just the inspiration. This is not a brain teaser, it is a moral dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer, but I would really like to hear the reason behind your decision.
Here's the rules and the setting:
Please choose one answer, there are only two options.
Here's the rules and the setting:
- You are 1 of 100 people on a desert island, far from any populated region.
- A boat arrives to rescue you; there is ample room for all 100 people plus crew.
- The boat ride is 5 days long to any civilized area with supplies.
- There is only enough food on the boat to feed and hydrate 50 people for the 5 day journey.
- The other 50 people may die of starvation/dehydration in 2 days time if they stay on the island.
- If all 100 people leave on the boat, they may all die of starvation/dehydration in 3 days time.
Please choose one answer, there are only two options.
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