Who Counts? Ethics in the Treatment of Animals and AI
The Michael Shermer Show
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Ethics of Personhood and Sentience
This chapter examines the intricate ethical dilemmas related to personhood and sentience, particularly concerning individuals in comas, fetuses, and those with cognitive disabilities. It addresses the implications for legal and moral rights, with a focus on abortion debates and the balance of maternal rights against fetal development across pregnancy stages.
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