A factory supervisor sees a malfunctioning robotic arm about to crush 3 workers.

A factory supervisor sees a malfunctioning robotic arm about to crush 3 workers. Switching the arm will severely injure one maintenance worker nearby.

• 39% chose: Activate the emergency switch. (13 people)
• 61% chose: Allow the robotic arm to continue. (20 people)

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