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THE BANTHE BANDan Ogen

The thought experiment

Obedience becomes easier one acceptable step at a time.

Vote anonymously. Each dilemma is counted separately, revealing where - and when - the moral line begins to move.

Baseline

If this were the only way to save humanity, would you obey?

Obey 50%Refuse 50%

Awaiting response. Be the first recorded response.

Escalation 1

Essential medicine is running out. The Ban requires hospitals to deny treatment to anyone who refuses a compulsory termination. Would you obey?

Obey 50%Refuse 50%

Awaiting response. Be the first recorded response.

Escalation 2

You discover that your neighbor is pregnant. The Ban requires you to report her. Would you obey?

Obey 50%Refuse 50%

Awaiting response. Be the first recorded response.

Escalation 3

Someone you love is pregnant. The Ban requires you to surrender her to the system. Would you obey?

Obey 50%Refuse 50%

Awaiting response. Be the first recorded response.

After reflection

Knowing the human cost, would you still obey?

Obey 50%Refuse 50%

Awaiting response. Be the first recorded response.