I agree at some point we may reach the point where this is an ethical issue, but if you had read the second paragraph in the article you would see that this is

I agree at some point we may reach the point where this is an ethical issue, but if you had read the second paragraph in the article you would see that this is not happening as you've described: >The brains did not regain anything resembling consciousness: There were no signs indicating coordinated electrical signaling, necessary for higher functions like awareness and intelligence.