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Why do most people think actively pulling a lever to hurt someone is way worse than just watching them get hurt?

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Why do most people think actively pulling a lever to hurt someone is way worse than just watching them get hurt?

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Why do most people think actively pulling a lever to hurt someone is way worse than just watching them get hurt?
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