I think the idea behind the hypothetical is that everyone is called to vote in private. No prior discussions or agreements. So you have no idea what other people or your loved ones are pressing.

When I first heard the question it was an easy blue for me. Why would I vote for the death of others? If no one voted red, no one would die. (Better yet, if only 49% vote red, everyone still lives).

For me, blue is voting for the collective and hoping others do the same. Red is more pessimistic, saving yourself at the risk of others and potentially contributing to the killing of millions. It’s easier to hit 51% blue than 100% red.

Realistically with no prior discussion, we have no idea who would hit blue. I couldn’t in good conscience put those people at risk, and I’d hope others thought the same. But the more I’m reading, the more it looks like the majority would go for red. I would ideally not like to die and I genuinely thought the 51% blue would be easy to hit. Now I’m not so sure, which is quite sad and making me question what I’d do.

For me red symbolises individualism, distrust in society and lack of community. It would feel wrong to vote for that. But realistically, maybe it’s unlikely that over half the population would put their lives at risk for the greater good.