We already accept that: A) Humans are conscious B) It is sometimes acceptable to kill them C) It is sometimes acceptable to restrict their freedom
Animal consciousness already brings up many of the AI consciousness moral dilemmas. Suppose it were scientifically discovered that ants are conscious. It still wouldn't work, economically or socially, to treat people who kill ants in their house like mass murderers.
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substance 5 · argument · rank 75 · Consciousness does not preclude acceptable killing or restriction, even for humans.
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