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Utilitarianism
The Utility Monster
The Scenario
A being exists that derives enormous pleasure from consuming resources - far more pleasure than any human could gain from anything. For every unit of food or comfort you give the monster, it experiences 1000 times the happiness a human would. If utilitarianism says we should maximize happiness, should we give everything to the monster and let humanity starve?
What Do You Choose?
Your Choice:
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