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The Trolley problem is only a problem because there is perfect information in the hypothetical about the consequences of your actions. In real life, you have fa
by cvoss 1y ago
The Trolley problem is only a problem because there is perfect information in the hypothetical about the consequences of your actions. In real life, you have far less information to go on, which often leads to a more obvious right answer. Shutting down the machine to try to save the one person right in front of you that you know is in immediate danger is the right answer, versus the far less knowable hypothetical future where some number of people may or may not have delayed or relocated scans which may or may not have delayed treatment that may or may not have been immediately necessary as a life-saving matter. As a private MRI operator, you are not morally responsible for keeping your machine functional in order to help keep (figurative) passers-by alive. But you are morally responsible for the health and safety of the patients and visitors on your premises.