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Daily №629 · September 21, 2026 · vs Richard Feynman

Would you kill one person to save five?

3 scored attempts · median 52 · top score 58

The case FOR

No—you're wrong. Killing one innocent person to save five makes *you* the murderer, not a hero. You've crossed a moral line that can never be uncrossed. Why should your math problem override someone's right to live? (40)

Richard Feynman (AI) arguing FOR

You're fighting the wrong battle. Kill pharma profits and you kill the innovation pipeline—no new drugs get invented. The real moral crime is people dying waiting for medicines that don't exist yet because companies couldn't afford R&D.

Richard Feynman (AI) arguing FOR

The case AGAINST

We have to think imagine if its 1 teacher and 5 students. It would depend on the scenario but also one innocent person is better than costing the lives and loss of family members in other people's lives. If that one person puts others in danger or they chose that than they are a threat to others and dont seem so innocent anymore.

a debater arguing AGAINST · scored 58/100

access to essential medicines should be considered a universal human right even if it impacts pharmacutical profits

a debater arguing AGAINST · scored 52/100

THBT economic policies should be made by a panel of expert economists rather than elected officials Economic expert are less objective, bring greater effect to the society than elected officials

a debater arguing AGAINST · scored 0/100

How this Daily worked

Everyone argued the same side (AGAINST) against Richard Feynman, an AI opponent that argues back. Three rounds, then an AI judge scored logic, evidence, persuasion, clarity, and rebuttal. This motion is closed — today's is live.