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(...) Oh, brother. I always marvel at the cleverness of that answer. (...) Since you're arbitrarily deciding what does and doesn't qualify as sentient, I'd say you're being inconsistent. You've demonstrated that you don't care to confront this in (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The box jellyfish -- posessing eyes but no central nervous system -- sees a danger and swimg away from it, but does it perceive it? (...) It's a matter of degree. The brain is simply a well-tuned bundle of cells that automatically reacts to (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) If (...) They are equal in that life is extinguished by both. (...) I'll get to you description below, but for now: Bzzzzt. Thanks for playing. (...) Maybe somewhat arbitrary, but not, I would say inconsistent. (...) Right, but there is (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) our (...) So it is only now that it is immoral, and not in previous generations? Or was it a necessary immorality all along? Hmmmmm (I'm pondering this, by the way - the questions are just questions). (...) What if their culture chooses to (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Oh gosh...lots of comments to make. Don't you people realize I need to get some work done ;-) (...) what makes us different from other living things, if (...) You say this and don't seem to answer it? What are your thoughts about the differences and (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Frank Filz writes: (snipping all the things previous that I agree with - excellent analysis) (...) Indentured servitude did not give over the right to life, but it was form of slavery, so I would disagree with this (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) If (...) in (...) resorting (...) Clever enough to balance our diets and clever enough to invent and operate a food production system that can produce all the food (and more) that we need without killing (well, I supose tractors do kill field (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Those are the most important ones to work through. It's neat to pat yourself on the back and show off how good you are, but it's nothing compared to finding a hole and fixing it. (...) Why? Too busy? (...) I agree with all this. (...) OK. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I've been to a LOT of steakhouses(1) and rib places and prime rib places and I confirm that Outback is not that great. It's good enough if you don't have 3 hours and don't want to spend 50 bucks a head (not including wine)... you can 1 - I (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) the (...) If (...) the (...) decide (...) in (...) keeps (...) is (...) That's fine. But you weren't the one that recognized your infirm footing. I would not say that to someone who was unwilling or unable to examine the moral logic from the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) (URL) (...) Dude! That is so cool. I wanna go to Hawaii to see it ('course I'd hate to see the rest of that particular tropical paradise while there :-). I mean, this is like the next big break if they can make it smart enough to feed itself. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Darn it, hit send too early, I forgot one... (...) because (...) Peter: "all this arguing confuses me. Me, I'm just the lawnmower." ++Lar (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Thanks. So some hundreds or thousands of robot generations down the road, when these meat eating lawn mowers have evolved enough to have conversations about morality, they are going to argue something as follows: Robbie: "it's OK to eat meat. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I think if I had gone to one I would understand the fascination. I always regreted not going to the bullfight when I was in Spain. I think it has to do with a built in bloodlust. I know Puerto Ricans have it. (...) Jorge Rodríguez (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I've got a bit of experience on this general topic, as I also get many, many emails every week from people asking me if they can use my Pallas Spaceworks designs. I am also rather sensitive about this topic, because I am an Industrial (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I have to say that I am glad that Larry has chosen to allow one to purchase the rights to make unlimited copies for personal use. This has allowed me to take the extra step to recognize Larry's contributions by actually buying a copy of the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Interesting debate. I'm not sure I can do this justice with my head hurting the way it is, but bear with me while I explore some thoughts. One thing which is clearly an issue in this debate ultimately comes down to what makes us different from other (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Okay heres my take on this. I'm going to give you Ldraw numbers so have your parts list handy... Naboo canopy for the back. It's the only one. I think you could try 2437, its the windsheild that comes with most town aircraft. On top of the put (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) (snipping freely if I don't have a point to make) (...) Why is it clearly not needed? Because we are now clever enough to balance our diets properly such that we can get all the nurtients we need without resorting to meat? Is that true over (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) What timing -- just stumbled onto this from a robotics site: (URL) an article entitled "Scientists plan meat-eating robot." Enjoy. --Todd (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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