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[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

We really have to stretch the definition of consciousness to get there.

But sure. Let's get to that point and worry about it then. Rather than wait around for more research and kill things we know are conscious.

[–] undrwater@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's a decent thought experiment now.

[–] amzd@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

As long as you are not using it as a reason to continue your oppression, I don’t mind you doing any thought experiment