> Why would they sympathize with, say, the dolphins instead of us (they might - for random reasons?) It wouldn't necessarily be random, it could just be math.

> Why would they sympathize with, say, the dolphins instead of us (they might - for random reasons?) It wouldn't necessarily be random, it could just be math. If any being looked at any ecosystem objectively, and they see 1 species making that ecosystem worse for 8.7 million other species, then it might seem obvious to side with the 8.7 million other species. Is it ethical to eradicate 1 species to save 8.7 million others? Well, now we've got a classic trolley problem on our hands. They could keep on flying and do nothing, or they could intervene. Not everyone will agree on the ethical choice.