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Kinda weird how there's no "this isn't my business and there's no reason this should be my problem, I'm just gonna call the police" option in The Trolly Problem.
because it's a game. it's not reality. it's like the prisoner's dilemma, it's also a game.
you are suppose to 'solve' the 'problem' within the defined rules of the game space.
If it's a game, how come it isn't treated like a game? If I saw a guy tying people to train tracks I would probably call the cops because I'm not in a movie and I'm not about to lose my life for god knows why. If there was a big lever, I wouldn't pull it, because I have no experience with managing a train. That is legitimately the only realistic answer to this question. Most people are smart enough do to the same thing. Most people wouldn't even know what the lever is for, especially if they're in the middle of witnessing a murder. I'm sure most wouldn't have their best thinking cap on in that situation.
My usual universal solution to most trolley problem derivatives is "do nothing and claim you froze in shock in court"
Well if you call the cops you've done all that is required of you. I guess you could also call the engineer.
Call? The trolley is usually pictured right in front of everything.
Once you touch the lever you become legally liable.