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Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Kelklein(op): 3:12pm On Jan 09, 2016
Man was told to solve this moral Dilemma in a Job Interview. His answer is genius.


Question:

You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus.

1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.

2. An old friend who once saved your life.

3. The perfect woman (or) man you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?





Think before you continue reading. This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as a part of a job application.

You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream lover again.


The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. I love this. I might actually use it sometimes for an interview situation.

He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the old lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dream".

Never forget to "Think Outside of the Box"

cc: lalasticlala
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Oscar4real(m): 3:15pm On Jan 09, 2016
Nice.
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by maverickdude(m): 3:16pm On Jan 09, 2016
wink
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by DickDastardly(m): 3:18pm On Jan 09, 2016
No genius here joor! wink
What if the Old woman is a witch? shocked
What if your old friend has joined bad gang and decide to vamoose with your car? angry
What if your assumed dream woman is another olosho waiting for "short time" or "day break" customer? cheesy

So i wont employ your genius cos he is not only a careless fellow but a callous one too wink grin grin cool
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by DaPhilosopher(m): 3:19pm On Jan 09, 2016
hmmmm!
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by MrHighSea: 3:29pm On Jan 09, 2016
Dumb as fxxk
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Aremu01(m):
Remarkably Brilliant, Most of u criticising him, can u give a better solution?
Appreciate the man biko
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by nerdymufasa(m):
Wow, I never saw it coming..

U don't have to Cc lalasticlala...post is a hit regardless
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Nobody: 3:35pm On Jan 09, 2016
Why can't I think this deep!
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Pennah(m): 3:37pm On Jan 09, 2016
old story undecided
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by UnknownT:
If there is another bus coming, why bother? Is he a 'Samaritan'? undecided
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Nobody: 4:08pm On Jan 09, 2016
An old tale...
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Nobody: 4:20pm On Jan 09, 2016
Dats if de woman of ur dreams go fit wait. Mine is simple, my friend go lap the old lady, de other girl go contain inside the car
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by hannie20(f): 4:35pm On Jan 09, 2016
What if the friend doesn't know how to drive,huhn
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Kelklein(op): 4:42pm On Jan 09, 2016
DickDastardly:
No genius here joor! wink
What if the Old woman is a witch? shocked
What if your old friend has joined bad gang and decide to vamoose with your car? angry
What if your assumed dream woman is another olosho waiting for "short time" or "day break" customer? cheesy

So i wont employ your genius cos he is not only a careless fellow but a callous one too wink grin grin cool
This is a hypothetical situation...bro

meant to test the applicants' level of reasoning in the middle of a very difficult situation.

don't take it too personal!
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by donem: 4:47pm On Jan 09, 2016
Kelklein:
Man was told to solve this moral Dilemma in a Job Interview. His answer is genius.


Question:

You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus.

1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.

2. An old friend who once saved your life.

3. The perfect woman (or) man you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger on your car?





Think before you continue reading. This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as a part of a job application.

You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream lover again.


The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. I love this. I might actually use it sometimes for an interview situation.

He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the old lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dream".

Never forget to "Think Outside of the Box"

cc: lalasticlala
Bro no genius there fro the reply, what if your old friend can't drive?

If am in that position I would simply pick them all, no how my car would contain only one person, when external bodies ain't inside.

Lastly how do u know she's truly your dream woman? Was it written on her face?

Bro I'll kindly advise you to live this thread for Lawma, (this is the first time am using this line on NL).
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by DickDastardly(m): 4:51pm On Jan 09, 2016
donem:
Bro no genius there fro the reply, what if your old friend can't drive?

If am in that position I would simply pick them all, no how my car would contain only one person, when external bodies ain't inside.
cheesy my kinda gee grin
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by donem: 4:59pm On Jan 09, 2016
DickDastardly:
cheesy my kinda gee grin
U correct.
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by mackenzie007(m): 5:06pm On Jan 09, 2016
DickDastardly:
No genius here joor! wink
What if the Old woman is a witch? shocked
What if your old friend has joined bad gang and decide to vamoose with your car? angry
What if your assumed dream woman is another olosho waiting for "short time" or "day break" customer? cheesy

So i wont employ your genius cos he is not only a careless fellow but a callous one too wink grin grin cool
u too dey tink out of d..... infact carton. lmao!
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by DickDastardly(m): 5:09pm On Jan 09, 2016
mackenzie007:
u too dey tink out of d..... infact carton. lmao!
tongue
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by godwinony(m): 5:31pm On Jan 09, 2016
I wouldve answered.." I don't stay out late".. grin
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by sparkleRed(f): 5:48pm On Jan 09, 2016
Modified
Only one passenger can be carried ok
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Nobody: 5:58pm On Jan 09, 2016
hannie20:
What if the friend doesn't know how to drive,huhn
Your type are guys who can't offer solution to a problem but discourages others who tries to reason something out.You are a negative person.
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by ekwelive: 5:59pm On Jan 09, 2016
nothing genius here...can u know ur perfect woman by staring at her for d first time?
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Aviero: 5:59pm On Jan 09, 2016
I no de drive inside rain. Finish!
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Nobody: 6:09pm On Jan 09, 2016
maiahsaiah:
Why can't I think this deep!
because you don't need to think deep to become successful
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by abumeinben(m): 6:09pm On Jan 09, 2016
Thinking... OK


Old gidt though...


Let's think outside the box this way....

What if the old lady died in the car?

The old lady is an old contract tending to closure....

The old friend who favoured you is a profitable contract that resurfaced.

The dreamed lady is the contract you've been up and down about...

Bros, I'll go with the dreamed lady to hit it big...no time to rebrand old mama when nkechi dey dance awilo for ya front.
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by naijaboiy: 6:12pm On Jan 09, 2016
[color=#1980BC]so many "what ifs". undecided[/color]
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by oluwafreshkid(m): 6:16pm On Jan 09, 2016
Think outta the box.

Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Akosxxx(m): 6:18pm On Jan 09, 2016
Wow!
Wan-llafu
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by 2odd(m): 6:23pm On Jan 09, 2016
smiley bravo!!!
Re: Man Was Told To Solve This Moral Dilemma In An Interview. His Answer's Genius. by Qualer: 6:30pm On Jan 09, 2016
maiahsaiah:
Why can't I think this deep!
because you ain't ma boo yet! grin grin

but seriously, it is a learned pattern.... i can teach you, if you are interested though cool
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