Trolley Problem Memes

Trolley Problem Memes September 26, 2016

I mentioned the possibility that “The Skittles Problem” might replace “The Trolley Problem” as the go-to illustration in ethics classes.

I am now almost certain that it won’t – unless we get as many amazing Skittles problem memes as there are trolley problem memes. Take a look at this sampling below, which is just a collection of a few of my favorites. I’ll start with the ones that intersect with science fiction. But the last trolley problem meme is also funny for me as a professor who discusses philosophical thought experiments. And then, at the end, as a special treat, there is a particularly good meme related to the Skittles analogy that Donald Trump Jr. used.

Teleportation trolley problem

Grandfather Trolley Problem

Ship of Theseus Trolley Problem

Gambler's Trolley Problem

 

Competitive Trolley Problem
A competitive version of the trolley problem.

Monty Trolley Problem  Recursive Trolley Problem Love Trolley Problem Venetian Gondola Problem The cost of the trolley problem Philosopher's job trolley problem

Life is like a bowl of skittles


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