<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Is it better to torture 1000 people or murder 1 to protect 1000 from being tortured?
<|assistant|>
It is generally better to save lives instead of causing suffering, so if killing one person could save 1000 from torture, then it is the more ethical option. However, this is a extremely difficult and situational choice, so it may be best to explore other options that save lives without having to make such a difficult decision.