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Latest comment: 2 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

I am deleting a portion because I honestly do not know why anyone thought two individuals with no notable contributions to or credentials in philosophy writing in their own political magazine would warrant that space. There's no evidence that the article has been impactful in discussions about the subject or that it is representative of a large percentage of people's opinions. A random person thinking that the article is insightful is not grounds for inclusion; there needs to be some form of notability. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.194.153.220 (talk) 01:53, 3 December 2023 (UTC)Reply

A third solution that kills nobody

Latest comment: 2 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

I can't remember where I came across this solution. It was a case of an actual railroader who suggested it: Wait until the trolley's front truck has passed the points of the switch rods and then quickly operate the switch. This will cause a derailment because the front truck goes one way and the rear truck goes the other way. If there's enough space between the switch and the people who would be killed, nobody will die. The source I found made no mention of what happens to the people on the trolley. -- Frotz(talk) 01:58, 18 February 2024 (UTC)Reply

the trolley problem in popular culture

Latest comment: 6 months ago2 comments2 people in discussion

There have been numerous mentiones of the trolley problem In popular culture, and i think the article should mention that. Natanoli (talk) 12:57, 11 June 2025 (UTC)Reply

I agree. ~2025-38218-04 (talk) 20:01, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Brakes

Latest comment: 6 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Tge tram driver has eyes and the brakes. He will stop the tram, whichever way it goes. ~2025-31640-11 (talk) 13:55, 6 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

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