Trolley Problem Simulator
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You stand at a critical juncture, faced with a series of grim choices. A runaway trolley hurtles down the tracks, and innocent lives hang in the balance. In each scenario, you alone possess the power to intervene, to pull a lever, or to do nothing at all. But every decision comes at a cost, forcing you to weigh consequences, ethics, and morality. There are no right answers, only the choices you make. How will you navigate these impossible dilemmas?
How to Make Difficult Decisions
Stuck between a rock and a hard place? Whether you're navigating a runaway trolley or just trying to pick a dinner spot, tough decisions are, well, tough! But don't sweat it—thinking through tricky situations is a skill you can totally level up.
Here are some articles with strategies to help you tackle life's challenging choices:
- How to Make Difficult Decisions
- How to Make Good Decisions
- How to Overcome Decision Paralysis
- How to Solve a Problem
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How to Choose Wisely
Ready to make some decisions? Head back up to the trolley problem simulator above and weigh an infinite number of choices.
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