Question

It's time to consider not only what we would do, but what we believe those around

us would do when confronted with a similar scenario.
The scenario is this:
You get home from school, and the box is waiting on you. Mr. Steward comes over and
tells you that if you push the button, then you will get one million dollars, and the person
who had the box before you will die, but the box would be destroyed after you push the
button. If you don't push the button, then someone else will have the choice to push it or
pass it Mr. Steward explains to you that the only reason you even have a choice is
because someone else in the world, who you do not know, truly believed that you
wouldn't push it. Would you push the button and kill the person who trusted you, even
though he didn't know you, or would you pass the box and trust in humanity enough to
believe that the next person, a complete stranger, would not push the button and kill you
for the money?
Help me please has to be one page !

Answer 1

The scenario presented above poses a difficult ethical dilemma. On one hand, the promise of a million dollars can be tempting, especially for someone who may be struggling financially. On the other hand, the thought of taking another person's life for personal gain is repulsive and goes against our moral compass.

While we may like to believe that we are strong enough to resist the temptation and pass the box, we cannot know for sure what we would do until faced with the situation. However, we can look at the bigger picture and consider the potential consequences of our actions.

If we push the button, we would be betraying the trust of a stranger who believed in our decency and integrity. Furthermore, we would be taking the life of someone else for our own gain, which is morally wrong and could have severe psychological and legal consequences. It is also possible that the cycle of destruction could continue if the next person who receives the box makes the same decision as us.

On the other hand, if we pass the box, we are putting our faith in the kindness and humanity of strangers. While there is always the risk that the next person may choose to push the button, we must believe in the goodness of others and hope that they will make the right decision.

Ultimately, the decision we make in this scenario not only affects us but also reflects our values and beliefs. We should strive to make the right choice and be a positive influence on those around us.