The Trolley Problem with Dr. Hallvard Lillehammer

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Hallvard Lillehammer discuss the trolley problem: Imagine that a trolley is speeding towards five people who are stuck on the trolley track. You are standing by a lever that can turn the trolley to another track to save those five people...but there is a person lying alone on the other track. Would you pull the lever? What if one of the people on the track was a loved one? Is pulling the lever different from a doctor killing one patient to provide live-saving organ donations for five other patients? 

Join the conversation as Dr. Hallvard Lillehammer explores this classic philosophical thought experiment, including its history, many variations, and what it reveals about the ways we work through difficult decisions. 

For a deep dive into Dr. Hallvard Lillehammer's work, check out his book: The Trolley Problem (Classic Philosophical Arguments) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1009255592 

Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com 

Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. 

These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. 

Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.