Exploring the Moral Quandary: The Trolley Problem

This video from 'Did You Know' delves into the philosophical and ethical complexities of the Trolley Problem, a famous thought experiment that poses a moral dilemma involving a runaway trolley, five unsuspecting people on its path, and the choice to divert it to a track with one person standing on it. The episode explores the challenging questions it raises about right and wrong, the morality of sacrificial decisions, and the implications for modern technology, such as self-driving cars. It encourages viewers to consider their moral instincts and engage in discussions about their perspectives on these difficult choices.

00:00 The Trolley Problem: A Classic Ethical Dilemma
00:27 Welcome to Did You Know: Exploring Philosophy and Ethics
00:46 The Moral Quandaries of the Trolley Problem
01:30 Variations and Pop Culture References
01:52 The Real-World Implications and Your Moral Compass
02:35 Homework: Challenge Your Moral Instincts