by John Macdonald | Oct 21, 2022 | AI, The250
Continuing the series on real-life versions of the trolley problem. Today we tackle self-driving cars, and we’ll add a third choice. (Note: The AI in the self-driving car is the actor, i.e., the one making the decision, but the responsibility for the... by John Macdonald | Oct 20, 2022 | The250
Continuing the series on real-life versions of the trolley problem. Today I posit the trolley problem around government hostage negotiations. A terrorist group has taken a group of five American tourists as hostages in a foreign country. They will kill them... by John Macdonald | Oct 19, 2022 | The250
Continuing the series on real-life versions of the trolley problem. Today we wrap a trolley problem around abortion. A pregnant woman’s life is in danger. If she continues to carry the baby, she will die. If she aborts the baby, she will live. She is... by John Macdonald | Oct 18, 2022 | The250
I love the trolley problem. I love it because it’s a simple thought experiment that uncovers the complexity of real-life ethical dilemmas. It’s lose-lose, no matter what we pick. We are guilty, whether or not we took action. Although studied deeply... by John Macdonald | Oct 17, 2022 | The250
How many customers do you need?How many days of Paid Time Off do you currently have?How many burgers do we need to serve at the picnic?How many friends will make you happy?How many front desk workers will be required?How many Instagram followers will make you an... by John Macdonald | Oct 16, 2022 | The250
You got a bonus. You deserve this shiny new black truck.You got a raise. You deserve a little something for yourself.You work hard. You deserve to take that vacation.You’re a great worker. You deserve a raise.You’re tired. You deserve to be...