That is a view I can't get onboard with. I like people, warts and all. I don't think we should be building a civilization that views humans purely in terms of utility. The point of it should be to support human life and happiness.
I completely understand your point. In my case, my expectations are a lot lower. I became a doctor and scientist in hopes of hedging the bet in life's favor by a little if possible. I don't know what will be the consequences of it or if it will bring happiness or despair.
They don't need to, but if they are not they disappear. Just like when an embryo is aborted because of a disease.
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That is a view I can't get onboard with. I like people, warts and all. I don't think we should be building a civilization that views humans purely in terms of utility. The point of it should be to support human life and happiness.
I completely understand your point. In my case, my expectations are a lot lower. I became a doctor and scientist in hopes of hedging the bet in life's favor by a little if possible. I don't know what will be the consequences of it or if it will bring happiness or despair.