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We're about as unique as combination locks are unique from each other. Sure, we, mostly, each contain a unique set of chromosomes, but there are copies each of

We're about as unique as combination locks are unique from each other. Sure, we, mostly, each contain a unique set of chromosomes, but there are copies each of our chromosomes spread across the population of the world. So, losing one unique set, isn't a big deal at all. In any case, the next generation will again just be a random set, and your influence on that in aggregate will be most likely minuscule.

pbhjpbhj 11y ago
That analogy is like "a piece of fecal matter on the bottom of your sneaker", they're both written with letters. People are not just DNA, identical twins are not even identical. We are all demonstrably unique.
- kbutler 11y ago
  You're unique...just like everybody else.