Wednesday, December 14, 2011

The Trolley Problem

Researchers have attempted to learn more about the ethical choices we make, updating the classic "Trolley Problem" by adding a virtual element to make it more "real." The findings? Pretty much what you'd expect: "Evolution has hardened us into brutal and selfish creatures. We make split-second calculations that result in murder — unless a family member is at stake."

Read the article here.

Thanks to C2C Michael Sortino for forwarding.

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