Thought Experiments and Moral Dilemmas

This chapter explores the use of thought experiments to analyze complex ethical issues, particularly around the ethics of torture and emergency moral decisions. It highlights the need for safe spaces for open dialogue amid politically charged environments, as well as addressing the work of the GiveWell Foundation within the effective altruism movement. The conversation further examines the implications of genetic modifications to combat diseases spread by mosquitoes, raising ethical questions about humanity's role in natural ecosystems.