Survival or Selfishness in Emergencies

What societal behavior is primarily discussed in relation to survival and sacrifice?

How did the author describe the impact on an individual who abandoned traditional roles during a crisis?

What complex question does the author raise regarding survival instincts?

Which factor does the author suggest complicates the definition of heroic actions in survival situations?

What does the term 'social stricture' refer to in the context of this discussion?

What scenario does the author use as an example to illustrate the unpredictability of survival instincts?

What view does society tend to hold about those who focus on self-preservation during crises?

What action did J. Bruce Ismay take during the Titanic sinking?

What does the author imply about the traditional view of sacrificing oneself for others?

How was J. Bruce Ismay perceived by the media after the Titanic disaster?

What ethical question is posed in the beginning of the content?

What was the primary role of J. Bruce Ismay in relation to the Titanic?

What reaction did Ismay's actions provoke from the general public?

What can be inferred about the societal values during the time of the Titanic disaster?

What does the situation with J. Bruce Ismay highlight about the concept of survival?

What is suggested about the actions taken by Ismay after assisting others?

What immediate action did the narrator and their friend take after hearing the 'boom!'?

What was the primary behavior of the crowd outside the station?

According to the narrator, what behavior is critical for survival in a crisis?

What did the survival trainer say about predicting who would remain calm in a crisis?

What surprising behavior did the narrator observe during the airliner crash?

What does the narrator suggest about human instincts during emergencies?

What is a key takeaway from the survival trainer's observations about people's reactions in crises?

How did the crowd's reaction contradict expectations in a survival situation?

What does the text suggest about the dual nature of human behavior in crisis situations?

According to the content, what can be said about individuals' responses during crises?

How does the text describe the difference between bravery and foolishness?

What does the military friend's observation imply about human behavior?

What underlying struggle do humans face according to the content?

What was the primary reason Simon Yates cut the rope to Joe Simpson?

What severe condition was Joe Simpson experiencing when he fell?

How far did Joe Simpson fall when Yates cut the rope?

What criticism did Simon Yates face after the incident?

What could be inferred about the situation Yates faced during the incident?

What aspect of mountain climbing does the incident in Touching the Void highlight?

What was Simon Yates’s emotional state during the decision to cut the rope?

What primarily prevented Yates from rescuing Simpson without cutting the rope?

What instinctual behavior do some individuals exhibit in crisis situations according to the content?

Which term is defined as the securing of a rope to a cleat or another object?

What is suggested about the nature of some people's decision to help others in danger?

According to the content, what might influence an animal's choice when confronted with danger?

What does the author imply about the people who choose to perform heroic rescues?

What fallacy does the author address regarding the nature of survival and civilization?

What type of reasoning does the author suggest may be fallacious in understanding human behavior during crises?

How do survivors typically describe their actions during impulsive rescues?