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Framed like that, it's basically the trolley problem[0]. For which I don't think there's a good answer. [0]:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_problem https

• manigandham 8y ago
  There is. It's a solved problem. The only issue is lack of info (many evil people vs 1 good) but most people get stuck because of a "no compromises" attitude and lack of will to make that decision. Modern society has already made the choice though. We sacrifice a few for the many all the time, and they are called heros and duly celebrated.
• castlecrasher2 8y ago
  Thus the problem with the philosophical masturbation that goes on in threads like these; the moral busybodies come out of the woodwork to drop wisdom like "business should be about the betterment of humanity." I mean, sure, that would be great, but it's painfully vague.