TED-ED: Would you sacrifice one person to save five? - Eleanor Nelsen

The video explores the trolley problem, an ethical dilemma introduced by Philippa Foot, where one must choose between sacrificing one person to save five. It discusses the utilitarian perspective, which favors the action that maximizes well-being for the majority. The video also examines a variation of the problem involving a bridge, highlighting the emotional and psychological factors influencing moral decisions. Criticisms of the problem's realism are addressed, and its relevance to modern technology, such as autonomous vehicles and military drones, is discussed. The video emphasizes the importance of programming ethics into machines.

What is the main ethical principle discussed in the classic trolley problem?

• Deontology

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue Ethics

• Egoism

In the bridge variation of the trolley problem, what percentage of people agree with sacrificing one to save five?

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

• 90%

Which factor is stronger in the bridge version of the trolley problem compared to the classic version?

• Emotional response

• Cultural influence

• Logical reasoning

• Physical strength

What is one criticism of the trolley problem mentioned in the video?

• It is too complex for most people

• It is unrealistic and not taken seriously

• It is too simple to be useful

• It only applies to ancient ethical dilemmas

Why is programming ethics into machines becoming increasingly important?

• To reduce production costs

• To handle real-world ethical dilemmas

• To enhance user experience

• To improve machine efficiency