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I'm reminded of the multiple projects to restore the American Chestnut. Unlike the mammoth, people generally seem to agree that it's a good idea to bring these
by odyssey7 2y ago
I'm reminded of the multiple projects to restore the American Chestnut.
Unlike the mammoth, people generally seem to agree that it's a good idea to bring these majestic wonders back to their range, but with multiple options available after decades of work, last I checked stakeholders couldn't agree on the best way to do it.
This hybridization approach seemingly would draw the same sorts of debates, even if the more obvious ethical ramifications weren't there. We're talking about a human-created species that is neither mammoth nor elephant, but something in-between, with trade-offs comprising value judgements and other details that are not fully understood.