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> I've only ever heard it said about eliminating the single largest source of death in human history. Let's take a step back. What makes you think human lives
by 2143 5y ago
> I've only ever heard it said about eliminating the single largest source of death in human history.
Let's take a step back.
What makes you think human lives are worthier than mosquito lives?
- r0s 5y agoI wonder if the person you're replying to is secretly a human.
- tacocataco 5y agoWait, y'all aren't dogs using the internet while humans are away?
- dekhn 5y agohuman lives are worthier because we are humans. We have agency, and care for our children.
- imtringued 5y agoThat's just your opinion man. The mosquito probably thinks the same thing.
- dekhn 5y agoIt is unlikely that mosquitos have true agency, and we know they don't care for their children. Moreso, they are unable to develop technology to eliminate us, while we can develop technology to eliminate them. It's actually "that's just, like, your opinion, man".
- 2143 5y ago> Moreso, they are unable to develop technology to eliminate us, while we can develop technology to eliminate them. Wow. Just, wow. I hope you realize that that's a dangerous line of thinking. But then again it's not very surprising. Historically humans don't have a good track record of preserving the lives of other humans (in other lands). Let alone other creatures. Also your statement isn't even really true. The reason those mosquitoes are targeted is because nature inadvertently came up with diseases that eliminate humans. Yet I'm not entirely sure that's a justification for eradicating a sub-species of mosquitoes. Just something to think about.