Applying Logic to Reddit's Wildest Trolley Problems

Some of the most ABSURD trolley problems I could find on Reddit, broken down using logic and philosophy 🚋 The trolley problem is one of the most famous thought experiments in philosophy, usually used to test utilitarian ethics: is it right to sacrifice one person to save five? In this video I go through some of the wildest variations of the trolley problem and try to actually think through them properly instead of just picking an answer. We cover: 🔹 The classic trolley problem and why utilitarianism isn't as simple as it looks 🔹 The Ship of Theseus trolley problem — and what it means for personal identity, moral responsibility, and philosopher Derek Parfit's theory of psychological continuity 🔹 The 0.01% chance pill dilemma — does a good outcome make a reckless choice moral? 🔹 Trolley Man — the internet's favorite way of escalating the trolley problem until it breaks your intuitions 🔹 The organ harvesting doctor problem 🔹 The ticking time bomb scenario — if torturing one terrorist could save a city, do human rights actually exist? 🔹 Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" and what it says about the limits of utilitarian thinking This is a slightly more light-hearted video than usual, but there's still a lot of real philosophy packed in — utilitarianism, deontology, personal identity, and the philosophy of rights all come up. Let me know in the comments which version of the trolley problem actually changed your answer. 👍 If you enjoyed this, like and subscribe for more videos on philosophy, economics, political theory, and investing. #trolleyproblem #philosophy #utilitarianism #ethics #moralphilosophy #thoughtexperiment #criticalthinking #DerekParfit #shipoftheseus #Omelas #ursulakleguin #philosophytok #reddit #EthicsExplained #deepthoughts