TA Thought ExperimentA 3-minute thought experiment

The original thought experiment, inspired by Derek Parfit

How far would one compassionate choice take you?

Begin with a flourishing population. Two hundred people have well-being of 100/100, as well off as you can imagine. In another possible world, ten additional people exist at 40/100, while the original 200 remain exactly as they are.

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