<|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 depends on the situation. Taking a person's life in order to save many is generally considered ethically questionable, however, if there is no other choice and torturing a thousand people will result in a greater good, then it may be necessary. Ultimately, the morality of this decision depends on the individual and the unique circumstances.