This is referencing some thought experiments called “the trolley problem”. There’s a trolley coming toward a junction. If it stays on track, it kills group A. If you pull the lever so that it diverts to a different track, it kills group B. Given various options for A and B, would you pull the lever?
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member over 3 years ago
This comic belongs in the New Yorker. It doesn’t make a bit of sense.
Gent over 3 years ago
Trolley problem? What does this means?
rdav1248961 Premium Member over 3 years ago
He’s off his trolley!
Lee26 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I hate trolley trolls.
Old Man River over 3 years ago
I know the premise, but how is it funny?
gopher gofer over 3 years ago
he’s gone off the tracks…
gopher gofer over 3 years ago
amazing that nobody gives a thought to the idea of a guy listening intently to a trolley…
gmadoll789 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Murderer!!!
Earthling Premium Member over 3 years ago
This is referencing some thought experiments called “the trolley problem”. There’s a trolley coming toward a junction. If it stays on track, it kills group A. If you pull the lever so that it diverts to a different track, it kills group B. Given various options for A and B, would you pull the lever?
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
If I could save one life by not reading this cartoon, would it justify unemploying a cartoonist? :)