humanities

Philosophy & Thought Experiments

Classic philosophical dilemmas and thought experiments brought to life through interactive simulations — from the Trolley Problem to the Veil of Ignorance.

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Philosophy has always used thought experiments to stress-test our moral intuitions. The Trolley Problem forces us to choose between action and inaction. The Ship of Theseus questions the nature of identity itself. Nozick's Experience Machine challenges whether pleasure is all that matters. These puzzles have shaped centuries of ethical and metaphysical debate.

These simulations transform abstract philosophical arguments into interactive experiences. Adjust the parameters, watch the consequences unfold, and discover where your own intuitions break down. Philosophy has never been more tangible.

5 interactive simulations

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Nozick's Experience Machine Thought Experiment

Would you plug into a machine that gives you any experience you want? Simulate the trade-offs between pleasure, authenticity, and agency

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Ship of Theseus Identity Paradox

Watch the Ship of Theseus transform plank by plank — at what percentage of replacement does identity break?

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Trolley Problem Ethical Dilemma Simulator

Explore the classic trolley problem and its variants — simulate utilitarian vs deontological outcomes across thousands of moral scenarios

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Utility Monster & Utilitarian Paradox

Simulate the Utility Monster paradox — when one being derives vastly more utility from resources, should everyone else sacrifice for it?

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Rawls' Veil of Ignorance Resource Allocation

Design a just society from behind the veil of ignorance — allocate resources when you don't know which position you'll occupy