He died and that's your fault - Trolley Problems
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April 21, 2026 · 1h 21m
About this episode
The episode explores variations of the Trolley Problem submitted by Patreon supporters, highlighting ethical dilemmas and audience creativity.
A classic Trolley Problem is a pillar of psychological and sociological studies. If you're unfamiliar, the OG Trolley P is “The trolley problem is a classic ethical thought experiment: a runaway trolley threatens five people; you can pull a lever to divert it to a track killing only one person, but you directly cause that death. It highlights the conflict between utilitarianism (maximizing lives saved) and deontological ethics (not actively killing).” We took it to another level and let our Patreon submit variations for us to blind react to. If we weren't sure before that our audience is full of creatively twisted individuals, we are now. THANKS SPONSORS - NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/LADIES Biologica - Head to https://Biologica.com/LADIES to take the Quick Hormonal Life Stage Quiz and get up to 32% off your first subscription order. IndaCloud - Get 40% OFF your first order at IndaCloud if you're 21 or older with code LADIES at https://inda.shop/ladies Nature's Sunshine - Ignite your mental performance, support gut health, or protect your skin and eyes from…
People in this episode
Host: Ladies & Tangents
Topics covered
- Trolley Problem
- ethics
- utilitarianism
- deontological ethics
- psychology
- sociology
- audience engagement
Keywords
- Trolley Problem
- ethics
- utilitarianism
- psychology
- sociology
- thought experiment
- audience submissions
Sponsors
NOCD, Biologica, IndaCloud, Nature's Sunshine
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