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The drowning child scenario.
by Peter Singer.

First, you are told that if you try to save the child, there will be a cost to you. Suppose, for example, that there is no time to empty your pockets or get undressed. So if you enter the water to save the child you’ll ruin your clothes and the cell phone in your pocket. Would you still make this sacrifice to help the child?
Most people still say yes. Next, you’re told that you’re with a group of people, say five of your friends. All of them are unwilling to help this child, and they suggest that you stand down as well. They argue that you weren’t the one to put the child in peril and therefore it isn’t your problem. Would you still try to help the child?
Again, most people say yes.
Then you’re told to assume that, if you try to save this child, there is only a 50 percent chance that you’ll be successful. In other words, it might work, but the child is far out in the lake, and there is a fair probability that you won’t get to him in time. Would you still try to save the child?
Again, most people say yes.