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RE: Would you kill your best friend?

in #life • 5 years ago

I've heard of many variations of the test. I first heard it in relation to Batman. At the end of the day I think utilitarianism is tyrannical communist BS. Under utilitarianism I should be killing random healthy people like you & me to donate blood & organs to many dying people.

We shouldn't take mechanical decisions. I'd say be loyal and stick with your friends and loved ones. Maybe you should help someone like the next Einstein or something to change the world. Other than that loyalty and principles seems the best option IMHO.

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     5 years ago  

    Hello @d-zero,

    I am not an expert in psychology, but I get the impression that utilitarianism is more oriented to the survival of the species, more than anything else.

    We shouldn't take mechanical decisions.

    I agree

    I'd say be loyal and stick with your friends and loved ones

    I agree as well. Friends are the best.

    Thanks for passing by

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    I get the impression that utilitarianism is more oriented to the survival of the species, more than anything else.

    100% Agreed. This is the reason I'm so against it at most occasions. It could be like an ant colony or just what happened with communism in so many countries. You never know when is your chance to be crucified for the good of the whole. I find it extremely scary.

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       5 years ago  

      Now, I can see what you mean. Its scary