Buridan's Donkey
Imagine a donkey standing precisely between identical piles of hay, each equidistant and equally appealing. All other variables are equal. Guided solely by logic, the creature finds itself trapped in a dilemma — for no rational preference exists between them. Time stretches, hunger gnaws, yet indecision paralyzes its will. Will the donkey die of hunger ?
The Trolley Problem
A runaway trolley is hurtling down the tracks toward five people. You have the power to pull a lever and divert it onto another track — but doing so means sacrificing one person instead. Do you do so ? What extra information would change your decision ?
attention
Click on the youtube link and watch the video. Count how many times the players wearing white pass the ball. What are your thoughts ?
Choices...choices
Mike Nistor
Created on May 20, 2025
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Buridan's Donkey
Imagine a donkey standing precisely between identical piles of hay, each equidistant and equally appealing. All other variables are equal. Guided solely by logic, the creature finds itself trapped in a dilemma — for no rational preference exists between them. Time stretches, hunger gnaws, yet indecision paralyzes its will. Will the donkey die of hunger ?
The Trolley Problem
A runaway trolley is hurtling down the tracks toward five people. You have the power to pull a lever and divert it onto another track — but doing so means sacrificing one person instead. Do you do so ? What extra information would change your decision ?
attention
Click on the youtube link and watch the video. Count how many times the players wearing white pass the ball. What are your thoughts ?