third path

[mist_illusions]

I have an interesting thought experiment for everyone

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[subtlewielder]

If you blow the woman up, isn't there a chance that you might actually end up causing the cave to cave-in thus killing everyone?

[mist_illusions]

It's possible. But if you don't, everyone but her will definitely die.

[subtlewielder]

And her baby.

[mist_illusions]

Yes, and her baby. Does that make a difference to you?

[subtlewielder]

Not really. But the question is how many could continue on normally after that, knowing they had blown up a mother and an unborn child? If only I had to decide, I would use the dynamite though. But it isn't only my choice.

[mist_illusions]

That's a very good question. People would be affected by it, but do you think they would be permanently changed? After all, their own lives were at stake.

[subtlewielder]

I believe their values might change and maybe even their outlook on life, but I can't say it would be permanent. Not to mention there might be those who just wouldn't care about the pregnant woman.

[mist_illusions]

It's true, selfishness comes in all different varieties. It's likely there'd be people who would completely justify their choice and end up feeling no guilt at all.