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Dilemma

/daɪˈlɛmə/noun
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A dilemma is a situation that forces a choice between two or more alternatives, each with undesirable consequences, making it impossible to satisfy all parties involved. In modern contexts, it often highlights ethical or moral conflicts in everyday decisions, such as in business or personal life, where no perfect solution exists.

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The 'Trolley Problem,' a quintessential ethical dilemma, was first formalized by philosopher Philippa Foot in her 1967 essay and has since influenced fields like psychology and AI; studies show that about 90% of people would divert a runaway trolley to save five lives at the cost of one, revealing deep insights into human morality and decision-making biases.

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