A dilemma from dilemmas.day
You are a doctor and only one dose of a life-saving drug remains. You have two critical patients: your own sister, or a scientist on the verge of curing Alzheimer's.
AMy sister
You give her the dose. Your sister survives; the scientist dies and their research is lost.
BThe scientist
You give him the dose. The scientist survives and will save thousands; your sister dies because of your choice.
Sealed 2026-07-29
49%51%
My sister253 votesThe scientist
51% chose “The scientist”.
What each choice meant
A · My sister
You saved your sister. The scientist died.
The Family Protector — Blood and love stand above any utilitarian calculation.
B · The scientist
You saved the scientist. Your sister died.
The Utilitarian — You maximize the benefit for humanity, accepting a devastating personal pain.