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Tim Urban

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Everyone in the world has to take a private vote by pressing a red or blue button. If more than 50% of people press the blue button, everyone survives. If less than 50% of people press the blue button, only people who pressed the red button survive. Which button would you press?

Red

42.1%

Blue

57.9%

98,539 votesFinal results

4:12 PM · Apr 24, 2026

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