This chapter explores the ethical responsibilities humans have towards other sentient beings and the implications of consciousness expansion. The discussion focuses on the historical context of human evolution and the need to reevaluate our relationships with other life forms in light of genetic engineering and sentience.
This week, Reid veers toward science fiction, tackling big questions including: Is a single mentally-linked network in our future? Can and should humans create other sentient beings?
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