The advent of autonomous cars means we will finally need to answer a classic philosophical thought experiment for real.

From Weekly Filet #213, in June 2015.

Will your self-driving car be programmed to kill you if it means saving more strangers?

Will your self-driving car be programmed to kill you if it means saving more strangers?

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