I fear the universe runs on TGGP's "Asskicking Theory of Morality" which states that the moral consideration things get is directly proportional to their ability to kick asses. Which is why animals and children have no moral weight to humans, aside from what allies they can seduce with their cuteness. I don't WANT that to be the case, for the normal Sci-Fi geek reasons - if we run into a much more powerful species, I'd like for them to respect us not for our ass-kicking ability, but purely because we are also sentient creatures. Especially since I consider it entirely possible that we'll create a much more powerful form of life within this century.
Still worried about meat
Still worried about meat
Still worried about meat
I fear the universe runs on TGGP's "Asskicking Theory of Morality" which states that the moral consideration things get is directly proportional to their ability to kick asses. Which is why animals and children have no moral weight to humans, aside from what allies they can seduce with their cuteness. I don't WANT that to be the case, for the normal Sci-Fi geek reasons - if we run into a much more powerful species, I'd like for them to respect us not for our ass-kicking ability, but purely because we are also sentient creatures. Especially since I consider it entirely possible that we'll create a much more powerful form of life within this century.