On 12/4/2011 4:04 AM, Warp wrote:
>
>    Of course there's nothing new under the sun, so there most probably exist
> countless stories already with similar ideas, but nevertheless, I think this
> could be a bases for a good book or movie script.
>

I'm not aware of any stories which have used this precise plot, but what 
you describe is a pretty well known philosophical thought experiment 
used to study/critique classical utilitarianism.  You're right that it 
makes a good storyline though, and this combined with the fact that the 
premise is well known makes me a bit surprised I haven't ever seen such 
a story.

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