If we back away from philosophy and think like engineers, I think you're entirely right and the question should be moot. I can't help but think, though, that in

If we back away from philosophy and think like engineers, I think you're entirely right and the question should be moot. I can't help but think, though, that in spite of it all, the Elon Musks and Sam Altmans of the future will not be stopped from attempting to create something indistinguishable from flesh and blood.