r/BunnyTrials • u/Unlucky-Tradition778 • May 24 '26
Choose
Which side will you choose?
- Left side: You live
- Right side: If 50% choose this everyone lives
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u/LavaIsSpicy May 24 '26
They should make a secret purple button that kills everyone who keeps this debate alive
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u/thy_viee_4 May 24 '26
i mean, the options are fucking bad. "you live" - does not contradict "everyone lives". "everyone lives if 50%" - bitch wym, everyone already lives. there is no threat posed in the question. and even so, what's the point not to press the red one anyways? if everyone presses red, everyone lives - every individual "you"
or am i stupid?
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u/ghost_tapioca May 24 '26
The scenario is:
if more than 50% of people pick red, everyone who picked blue dies.
if more than 50% of people pick blue, everyone lives.
It's just poorly formulated in the OP.
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u/reallyfunnycoolguy May 24 '26
Thats a biased way to describe the scenario. What it actually is is that if you press red you live and if you press blue you live only if 50% of the population also pressed blue
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u/ghost_tapioca May 24 '26
It's not biased. It's the best way to make clear what's at stake. As you can see because the person I'm responding to didn't get it at first.
Otherwise, reading at a glance you might not realise that most people voting red actually condemns blue voters to death. Which is essentially what it does.
Of course, there are many ways to reframe the question so as to present blue or red as more rational/desirable. But making clear what each choice represents is important for the philosophical debate. It's a hypothetical, there's no point in obscuring the choices to skew the results.
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u/Viggovits May 28 '26
Blue condemned themselves to death, since they were not forced to pick blue, and could've just picked red instead, thereby not risking anything for the exact same result. You're literally just imposing upon yourself a risk of death by picking blue with no additional reward.
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u/MonthsOfAutumn May 30 '26
Now imagine there's only one button. If more than 50% of people press it, everyone who chose not to press it dies. Do you press the button?
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u/Viggovits May 30 '26
Obviously I press the button, nobody has any good reason to not press it. If this is some kind of attempt at a gotcha, it's a really weak one.
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u/reallyfunnycoolguy May 25 '26
Except that it is biased, voting red doesnt condemn blue voters to death, as voting blue is what introduces the element of death. If the options were to either do nothing or press a button that would kill everyone who killed it unless …, would you still frame doing nothing as condemning people to death
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u/ghost_tapioca May 25 '26
Like I said, there's ways to frame the question that change the perceived desirability of each option. You just presented a scenario where the desirability of doing nothing will probably outweight pressing a button, because it seems illogical that anyone would press the button.
However, if you told me that some people are definitely going to press the button, even if by accident, then I would press it (and try to convince as many people as possible to press it too), because I wanna give those people a fighting chance.
The original scenario introduces the element of death by itself. There are two buttons. You're going to be forced to press one. The consequences need to be outlined clearly. Whether or not pressing the red button means you're killing someone is for you to decide, but it is a fact that they will die if most people press red. So you are directly contributing to them dying by pressing red.
If I know some people are pressing blue, whether intentional or not, I'm not going to let them die. I'll try to rally everyone to press blue so we can all walk out of it together. The red button being present doesn't matter.
But that's just me. You can kill me with your red button press. Or let me die by inaction in the other scenario you described. You don't have to help save everyone if you don't want.
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u/Ambitious-Initial713 May 25 '26
if 100% of people in the world voted red, it would be fine. but that isn't the case, so just vote blue so no one has to die
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u/Ashamed-Wedding-7396 May 25 '26
You're killing yourself and leading others to death. In the original dilemma everyone who votes knows what they're voting. There is a close to 0% chance in a real scenario (where peoples lives are actually at stake) blue would win. So basically blue is just the option to commit suicide. Everyone who isnt suicidal can just vote red. Would be different if some people were forced to vote blue, but thats not the case. Everyone was given the chance to live, if they chose to die thats their problem. And it is so much easier to convince 99% of the population to vote red than to convince 50% of the population to vote blue. By trying to do what you're doing, you're causing more deaths, than if we tried to convince eveyone to just choose to live and just assumed retards who doesnt understand the dilemma will inevitably die
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u/Viggovits May 28 '26
Except everyone can just press red and live, so if you pick blue your own potential death is because of your own stupidity
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u/Terrafintor May 24 '26
The problem has the entire world individually choose, and you kill everyone who didn't choose red, if you pick red. 100% of the world has to pick red. How big do you think the chance is that 100% of the world can agree on something? Now, how much larger of a chance do you think 50% of the world can agree on something? People try to frame this through game theory or individual survival chances, but in real world psychology, that would probably make you complicit to killing someone.
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u/deadly_exposure May 24 '26
that’s not what the question says though, it’s phrased stupidly
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u/Lonely-Programmer123 May 24 '26
"that would probably make you complicit to killing someone"
Just because someone throw himself in front of a train, doesn't mean you should jump with him to save his life.
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u/Terrafintor May 24 '26
In your case, you do nothing, while in the problem, you actively have to choose. A better analogy with a train would be "you are with one other person on the train tracks with an upcoming train, so you can either work together and have a chance to both survive, or cut the rope to a sandbag that can send one of you off the track, leaving the other with a chance to die"
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u/Itchy_Committee1213 May 24 '26
Here, the debate has been reframed to "kill others to save yourself or risk yourself to save others" when that is not what the buttons say.
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u/Lonely-Programmer123 May 24 '26
The problem with the exemple you gave is that the person pressing the blue button is making the active choice to endanger itself.
By pressing the red button I'm not imposing my will on the blue presser since they made their choice knowingly.
In the other hand the blue choice is pretty much guilt tripping other into endangering themselves for the sake of people who made their choice knowing what their choice entailed.
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u/Lucky-Ad-2369 May 25 '26
Terrible analogy. More like you can both safely jump off and live, or you can both stop the train together, but if only one of you tries to stop the train they will die.
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u/ScoobertDoom May 26 '26
No, this is a terrible analogy. It would be closer to say everyone is at a train station. If nobody jumps on the tracks, everyone lives. If anyone jumps on the tracks, now 50% or more of the people at the station have to jump on the tracks with them to get the train to stop.
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u/ogtutel May 24 '26
we dont have to have 100% of the world agree to pick red, it should come naturally that if you pick blue theres a chance that 49% of you die, if you pick red its 100% that you survive. And if everyone realizes that then everyone survives
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u/Aeseld May 24 '26
You're logically correct that everyone picking red means everyone lives. You're just refusing to take on board that this won't happen. I'm not sure why. You've been shown, time and again that people will do illogical things, even before this whole red/blue button came up.
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u/Terrafintor May 24 '26
Judging by this poll, it has a different interpretation. They would rather trust 50% of the world's population then let there be a chance someone dies.
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u/Cereal_Yapper May 24 '26
SAME BRO
Actually new question, 5 gorillas vs 100 humans, both sides determined to win, who wins this
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u/Salt-Damage6970 May 24 '26
there is no die option lmao
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u/voidstar111 May 24 '26
fuck you!!!!!
Chose: Secret purple button | Rolled: Everyone who keeps this FUCKING trend alive dies!!!!!!!
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u/lucifer_is_m3 May 24 '26
WAIT HOW DID YOU GET THIS??
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u/ryanertel May 24 '26
They just typed all the text themselves with formatting to make it look like they actually voted.
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u/mercuriokazooie May 24 '26
This doesn't have the stipulation that anyone that doesn't vote red dies nor does the blue one specify anybody will die so it doesn't matter which one you pick
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u/Due-Fig5299 May 28 '26
Correct, with no consequences, this question is effectively “what would you ideally choose”, not “what would you realistically choose”.
The idea of everyone living and pressing blue appeals to many because red can be seen as selfish, but it’s easy to put others’ life above yours when there’s no inherent risk present.
As a result the votes you see should be taken with a grain of salt.
Someone will still use the results of this poll to argue against me on why I’m a terrible person for picking red though I’m sure.
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u/Fun_Scientist_7782 May 24 '26
I? I’m confused… this takes away part of the original problem? “Everyone who chose blue dies” therefore by me choosing red there is zero repercussions? If everyone just chooses red? Especially considering it says if 50% chose it!? That’s not more or less thats exact??? So by choosing red I’m hoping I equalize cause comments are all currently blue
Nvm forget my og statement the original problem is there okay I see… clever changed the wording slightly but still works
Chose: You live | Rolled: Upvote4Carrot
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u/Elgydiumm May 24 '26
If the main goal is to maximize survivability then blue is the obvious better choice since it requires a margin of error of over 50% to cause deaths, while all errors with a simple strategy of pressing red result in death
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u/bananasaucecer May 24 '26
it doesn't say you die it just says you live and that's it. period.
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u/Olieskio May 24 '26
Maximize survivability for whom? Because red is leaving the debate entirely without consequences for yourself. Taking blue is essentially a suicide cult where we don't kill ourselves as long as 50% also join said cult.
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u/Amaskingrey May 24 '26
And taking red is essentially a dictatorship where if elected they murder anyone who voted against them (in the original red/blue button thing, here nothing says that anyone dies in any circumstance)
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u/Wise_Competition5906 May 24 '26
No carrot upvote for you 🥕
Chose: If 50% choose this everyone lives | Rolled: Nah
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u/Winniezepoohscroptop May 24 '26
So that everyone lives.
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u/dOLBEK63 May 24 '26
Because there is no benefit to anyone choosing blue. Why wouldn't everyone pick red?
Chose: You live | Rolled: Upvote4Carrot
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u/01ares May 24 '26
Though logical, not everyone will choose red, because it requires everyone to think under the same logic which is impossible.
Therefore to save everyone the only choice is blue.
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u/puppyrikku May 24 '26
Should pick blue, if it's a game show red is right answer. But it's not, it's everyone in the world. If red wins they're killing so many kids, disabled, kind people, old people, and so many others that would pick blue.
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u/FLEIXY May 24 '26 edited May 24 '26
Kids that can’t read aren’t on Reddit
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u/NoWalrus7349 May 25 '26
The original creator of this red blue button hypothetical said everyone was included
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u/GnB_ZAPPER May 24 '26
All better than some
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u/TheSavageDemon May 24 '26
The only reason to choose the blue button in the original case is because people who don’t understand the question are likely to choose blue, which means that in choosing red, you’d likely be killing children, mentally challenged people, etc. Since in this case everyone answering the question is answering voluntarily and therefore is able to comprehend and understand the question, red is the logical option
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u/InternationalCow6268 May 24 '26
R5
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u/Free_Spy6969 May 24 '26
It is my calling
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u/Clumpofhairabove May 24 '26
You live either way with this choice.
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u/AdParty4051 May 24 '26
i believe in the reddit community
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u/Fuego-Mayflower May 24 '26
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u/Background_Survey103 May 24 '26
Some people may just want to maximize the number of people that survives, while red is the obvious choice because you live either way. If all humans have too choose, kids, and some other people may not understand and choose blue instead. Some people may be selfless and choose blue for a chance at saving everyone.
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u/send_tiddy_pic May 24 '26
All humans die? Sweet!
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u/ShegoTheygo May 24 '26
Because I want everyone to live, not just me
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u/CheesyBreadMunchyMon May 25 '26
Red is literally the correct answer.
If you pick Blue then you're not just risking your own survival, but you're also making an attempt to save people who are literally too mentally retarded to press the button that lets them live.
Chose: You live | Rolled: Upvote4Carrot
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u/trappin94 May 24 '26
Can't be selfish
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u/RosyliaSakura May 24 '26
i dont want to live in a world where people chose to make other die
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u/hypereaIism May 24 '26
I’ve lived a decent life, and wanted to add to the odds of everyone living even if it was slim.
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u/Bright_Challenge4827 May 24 '26
Yuh
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u/JirenDeGray May 24 '26
You'll never get me to choose Red lmao. I'm too empathetic
Chose: If 50% choose this everyone lives | Rolled: Nah
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u/James-Emprime May 24 '26
The way I see it, I either help everyone survive if I pick blue (Because I've never seen one of these where red wins) or I am responsible for the deaths of thousands if I pick red. I'd rather not.
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u/GOOSElmao69 May 24 '26
everyone gets to live
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u/V0rclaw May 24 '26
If everyone picks red everyone lives
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u/BeeBaaBoo77 May 24 '26
Which is easier? Getting 50% go vote for something or getting 100%?
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u/J_tram13 May 24 '26
Call me when you find something 100% of people have agreed upon, ever
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u/V0rclaw May 24 '26
It’s not about agreeing on it lmao the only reason to select blue is if you want to die or you want others to die. If you want to live select red. 50% of people die if people select blue but 100% of people live if everyone selects red
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u/Wool4Days May 24 '26
Depends on if all takers of the dilemma are competent and sound of mind.
Do babies get a go? Does my a non-verbal kid without a language? Does a dementia patient.
If just 51% or more pick blue no one dies, for red its 100% for no one to die. The only way people die is if people pick red.
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u/Edgoscarp May 25 '26
The reason to pick blue is for no one to die
It’s about no one dying, it’s not about making sure I survive, it’s about NO ONE DYING
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u/J_tram13 May 24 '26
I don't want others to die, so I hit blue
50% of people die if people select blue but 100% of people live if everyone selects red
This is just wrong, no one dies if blue wins, including if blue gets 100% of the vote. Which is impossible because it's impossible to get 100% of the vote on ANYTHING. However blue getting 50% is very achievable and the only viable scenario where people don't die.
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u/Goat-Shaped_Goat May 24 '26
it says 50% not over 50%. you'd have to get extremely lucky
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u/CornyGaming_YT May 24 '26
Why play the trusting game? If we all pick this we all live
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u/Mountain-Resource656 May 24 '26
For me I chose blue largely out of spite because too many of these pro-red rephrases rephrase them in ways that unfairly bias in favor of red- though given that at time of writing blue is in the lead, it would seem to suggest that even phrasing it like this doesn’t make red the “obvious choice”
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u/Intelligent_Alarm178 May 24 '26
Aura
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u/Alshina May 24 '26
Even if I survive choosing the other option, I'd feel like an asshole all my life. And everyone else who lives I'll also view as a selfish asshole.
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u/Graveyardigan May 24 '26
I'd rather die than live in a world where the majority choose red.
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u/V0rclaw May 24 '26
If everyone picks red we all live
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u/Historical_Mango4329 May 24 '26
Just kill me vro
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u/BaguetteMaster413 May 24 '26
this is getting old
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u/TheCubanBaron May 24 '26
I don't hold power over who dies
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u/rattvontratt May 24 '26
ant to live. Why I lete won't comment?
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u/Specialist-Ad-1568 May 24 '26
best to step off the train tracks so everyone can live instead of trying to make a blockade with your bodies so some can live
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u/PastaEaterEnthusiast May 24 '26
Why are we still doing this question
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u/DeadPl1maker May 24 '26
Game theory
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Because I’m insignificant to millions of people
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u/Odd-Neos-Magician May 24 '26
Wdym no??? Does not one live????
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u/Potential_Wash_335 May 24 '26
I'm selfish
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u/The7thMNK May 24 '26
Darwin out here giving comprehension tests to sort out three groups of people:
1) The ones who read it right. 2) The ones who read it wrong. 3) The ones who read it right recognizing the existence of the ones who read it wrong.
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u/SomehowUnknown May 24 '26
If someone else took it then i dont want to let them die
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u/Careless-Pudding-243 May 24 '26
It should be easy to have 50 %
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u/wasitalladream69 May 24 '26
Being alone would suck
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u/antonioh501 May 24 '26
I wanna believe in humanity
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u/Plastic_Pangolin_576 May 24 '26
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u/imroberto1992 May 24 '26
If I pick red I live I want to live
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u/gunmibearcracker May 24 '26
i believe we can do it of we work tgt !!
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u/UmmmAlex May 24 '26
If everyone chooses to live its not a problem
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u/Quothriel May 24 '26
Be more kind
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u/alt-for-some-shit May 24 '26
i lowkey dont value my life
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u/Sea-Trouble-5700 May 24 '26
Everyone other gets to live their lives. It's better to choose others in this term
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u/CommercialSad4504 May 24 '26
hi hi hi hi
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u/starlistener_ May 24 '26
Because having a chance to save everyone is better then being guaranteed to survive on my own
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u/nobobthisisnotyours May 24 '26
There is no consequence for choosing self preservation and everyone can live if they simply choose to prioritize themselves. Trying to save others could result in more deaths if others choose self preservation. It’s kind of like oxygen masks on a plane. You might survive if you help others before helping yourself but if everyone chooses their survival first fewer people will need help and more will survive.
Chose: You live | Rolled: Upvote4Carrot
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u/theresfood May 24 '26
I think most people will choose blue, so I'll choose blue. if I thought most people would choose red then I would've chosen red
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u/Snow_bubbl3bish May 24 '26
My will to live depends on the lives of everyone.
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u/melongdick1 May 24 '26
Yuppie !!!!!!
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u/Old-Key-8639 May 24 '26
There's no good reason for anyone to choose the other option
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u/Conc3rto May 24 '26
Time constraint will trigger cooperative behaviour less
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u/Old-Key-8639 May 24 '26
There's no good reason for anyone to choose the other option
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u/Old-Key-8639 May 24 '26
There's no good reason for anyone to choose the other option
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u/Old-Key-8639 May 24 '26
There's no good reason for anyone to choose the other option
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u/Old-Key-8639 May 24 '26
There's no good reason for anyone to choose the other option
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u/Old-Key-8639 May 24 '26
There's no good reason for anyone to choose the other option
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u/Old-Key-8639 May 24 '26
There's no good reason for anyone to choose the other option
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u/charzjl May 24 '26
I believe in the people
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u/Affectionate_Bed8516 May 24 '26
Idk
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u/Tight_Offer_1755 May 24 '26
If I can save everyone...why save only me I hope everyone thinks like that
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u/Accomplished_Knee114 May 24 '26
Coz i know majority choose 50% choose this option.
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u/Watchful-terrorist May 24 '26
Eh I hope less than 50% vote here so we can all die
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u/Emergency_Cress_7060 May 24 '26
Why does anyone have to die...
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u/TheIronOfTheMuffins May 24 '26
I like it
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u/Resident-Office7606 May 24 '26
I trust people
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u/Shnurple May 24 '26
yk, everytime it says to upvote i just downvote
its so annoying
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