“Making one animal species sentient would be humanity's biggest mistake”
Agree
- They'd rightfully resent our treatment of them
- Competition for resources would escalate
- We can barely coexist with each other
- Moral complexity would become unbearable
- Their worldview might be incompatible
Disagree
- Loneliness in the universe should end
- Different intelligence enriches existence
- We need accountability for our actions
- Communication could prevent conflicts
- Consciousness is a gift to share
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