A pharmaceutical company knows a new drug has a 0.001% chance of severe side effects.

A pharmaceutical company knows a new drug has a 0.001% chance of severe side effects. Delaying the drug's release means millions of patients will suffer without it.

• 31% chose: Release the drug immediately. (18 people)
• 69% chose: Withhold the drug for more testing. (40 people)

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