Michael Munger on How Adam Smith Solved the Trolley Problem
EconTalk
The moral justification of using atomic weapons and programming autonomous cars
The debate over whether the US should have dropped the atomic bomb is often framed in terms of casualties. With estimates of up to a million potential US casualties, some argue that the bomb saved lives. However, the moral justification of killing rather than allowing to die is called into question. This raises a parallel with the debate on programming autonomous cars. Should they prioritize the safety of their passengers, even if it means harming others?
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