Difference between revisions of "Debate:Abortion and Artificial Consciousness"
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: It isn't the same at all. Computers do not have souls. [[User:CalebRookwood|CalebRookwood]] 20:25, 9 September 2007 (EDT) | : It isn't the same at all. Computers do not have souls. [[User:CalebRookwood|CalebRookwood]] 20:25, 9 September 2007 (EDT) | ||
| + | ::Your link doesn't work. [[User:Bohdan|Bohdan]] 20:27, 9 September 2007 (EDT) | ||
Revision as of 00:27, September 10, 2007
Here's an interesting analogy I thought of the other day…
Suppose that I'm constructing an artificial conciousness. Halfway through the project, I decide that it's not worth the effort, and discontinue it, destroying the code and other neccesary components. Would this be moral? Consider that this is almost exactly like the destruction of an undifferentiated, or only slightly differentiated, zygote, before the brain has developed and the mind come into existence.
I still haven't decided my position on the matter, and would be interested in others' assesments. Also bear in mind that I'm not arguing one way or another, I'm interested in the issue without pushing any POV.
- It isn't the same at all. Computers do not have souls. CalebRookwood 20:25, 9 September 2007 (EDT)
- Your link doesn't work. Bohdan 20:27, 9 September 2007 (EDT)