Moral Dilemmas
These dilemmas challenge your moral compass — questions without easy answers about right, wrong, and the grey areas in between.
25 dilemmas to vote on
Obligation or freedom
You are expected to attend an important obligation, but you suddenly get the chance to spend the day exactly how you want. Would…
2 votes · Vote now → MoralJustice or mercy
Someone who wronged you in the past sincerely apologizes and asks for forgiveness. Would you rather hold them accountable or…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralFairness or personal favor
You are asked to recommend someone for a major opportunity. A close relative wants the spot, but a more qualified stranger also…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralJustice or loyalty
A close friend breaks an important rule but asks you to cover for them. Would you rather protect your friend or uphold the rule?
0 votes · Vote now → MoralResponsibility or self-care
Someone depends on you for help today, but you are emotionally drained and desperately need rest. Would you rather show up for…
2 votes · Vote now → MoralJustice or safety
You witness wrongdoing that could put you at risk if you report it. Would you rather speak up for justice or stay silent to…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralResponsibility or happiness
You are expected to attend an important obligation, but on the same day you receive an invitation to something that would bring…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralDuty or desire
You promised to help someone with an important task, but on the same day a rare opportunity arises for something you deeply want.…
1 votes · Vote now → MoralFairness or favoritism
You are in charge of selecting someone for a valuable opportunity. A close friend applies, but a stranger is clearly more…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralFriendship or success
You and a close friend both apply for the same dream opportunity. You discover confidential information that would give you a…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralSave yourself or save the world
You must choose between saving your own life or saving the entire world, but not both. Which would you choose?
0 votes · Vote now → MoralJustice or grace
Someone hurt you but now sincerely apologizes. Would you rather hold them accountable or offer grace?
0 votes · Vote now → MoralPunish or understand
Someone acted wrongly, but you learn they were struggling deeply at the time. Would you rather hold them accountable or try to…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralResponsibility or joy
You promised to help someone with a task, but on the same day you’re invited to something that would bring you genuine joy. Would…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralObligation or self‑expression
You are expected to behave formally at an important event, but expressing yourself authentically would break the expected norms.…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralResponsibility or escape
You are scheduled to help with an important responsibility, but you suddenly get the chance to escape for a spontaneous,…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralDuty or dream
You promised to help someone move, but on the same day you get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet someone you admire deeply.…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralPunish or forgive
Someone who wronged you asks for forgiveness. Would you rather hold them accountable or forgive them completely?
0 votes · Vote now → MoralObligation or desire
You promised to help someone with an important task, but on the same day you receive an invitation to something you’ve wanted for…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralA life-or-life decision
A sudden accident forces you to choose who to save. Would you rather save your beloved pet or a stranger you have never met?
0 votes · Vote now → MoralA wallet full of cash
You find a wallet on the ground containing a large amount of cash and the owner's ID. Would you rather return it untouched or…
0 votes · Vote now → MoralThe doctor
A doctor has five patients who will die tonight without organ transplants. A healthy stranger walks into the hospital for a…
5 votes · Vote now → MoralLoyalty or honesty
Your best friend commits a crime that nobody else knows about. If you tell the truth, they go to prison. If you stay silent, an…
4 votes · Vote now → MoralScratched car
You are driving and accidentally scratch a parked car. No cameras, no witnesses, minor damage. Would you leave a note or drive…
4 votes · Vote now → MoralThe red button or the blue button?
Everyone on earth takes a private vote by pressing a red or blue button. If more than 50% of people press the blue button,…
14 votes · Vote now →