A factory supervisor sees 12 line workers will suffer severe burns.

A factory supervisor sees 12 line workers will suffer severe burns. Activating the emergency shut-off will crush 2 maintenance workers.

• 32% chose: Press the emergency shut-off. (43 people)
• 68% chose: Allow the burns to occur. (91 people)

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