Comparing #363 (version 1) and #364 (version 2)

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And suppose that we have a reasonable (best available) current explanation for why animals are not conscious, I don't think that puts us in a Pascal's wager situation, because considering our own (recognised) fallibility, and the asymmetry of being right and wrong with respect to moral outcomes,outcomes: enormous suffering versus inconvenience, we couldshould consider to tread on the safe side until we have more evidence.
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And suppose that we have a reasonable (best available) current explanation for why animals are not conscious, I don't think that puts us in a Pascal's wager situation, because considering our own (recognised) fallibility, and the asymmetry of being right and wrong with respect to moral outcomes: enormous suffering versus inconvenience, we should consider to tread on the safe side until we have more evidence.

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#364 · Dirk Meulenbelt · 4 months ago
7 comments: #366, #367, #371, #372, #373, #374, #375