Absurd Trolley Problems
Twenty-eight escalating trolley dilemmas that end somewhere very silly, each showing the percentage of people who agreed with you.
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How to get the most from it
Absurd Trolley Problems sits in Personality Tests under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and brainy.
About this category: Typologies, moral dilemmas, purity scores and which-character quizzes. Somewhere between genuine psychometrics and a magazine back page, and both ends are entertaining.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Absurd Trolley Problems: quick answers
Is Absurd Trolley Problems free?
Yes. Absurd Trolley Problems is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Absurd Trolley Problems?
No. You can use Absurd Trolley Problems without signing up for anything.
Does Absurd Trolley Problems work on a phone?
Yes. Absurd Trolley Problems works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Absurd Trolley Problems safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Absurd Trolley Problems take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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