The trolley dilemma

Look it up at Wikipedia.

It raises puzzling questions about acts vs. omissions, double effect, and deontological vs. consequentialist ethics.

There might even be fairly regular differences of opinion by political outlook.

All very interesting.

But don't forget there is no right answer to the question what's the right thing to do because morality is bunk and, strictly speaking, there isn't even any such question.

What actually matters to anyone facing the dilemma is the very real and urgent question which course of action leads to the best outcome for himself, given his druthers and the responses of others to his choice.

Or which answer to the test question what's the right thing to do leads to the best outcome in an academic, professional, or other context.

Acclaim as a hero?

Infamy?

A long term in prison?

A failing grade?

A tenured position in the philosophy department?

Nearly impossible to tell, isn't it?

No one but an enemy would wish this on you.