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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The sitcom "The Good Place" had this as a plot point.  Worth watching.  Real life is always messier than hypothetical.

Be prepared to make quick decisions.  Know your own values in advance.[/quote]

I am religious and opined that show.

I want to read the book written by Michael Schur (creator and cowriter of "The Good Place"): “How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question". It explores moral philosophy and ethical dilemmas in an accessible and humorous way. 
 
I don’t think any of us really know how we will react in life and death situations that depend on split second decisions until we are in them.

I also don’t think the ethics are straightforward as some are suggesting. For example, it might not even be legal for people who do not work for the trolly company to touch the levers. The family of the one person inadvertently killed to save the life of five others might press manslaughter charges placing the well intentioned intervenor to out their own family’s well being at risk (if the person is a primary bread winner)

I loved the way that the Good Place highlighted how our daily lives involve so many seemingly subtle moral decisions that can have major ripple Effects on others.

Life is so complex. This is why I pray for guidance and wisdom especially when making decisions that affect others. 
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