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Statue Thought Experiment

Let’s explore the ideas from page 60 even further.

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Will a statue of you endure?

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It's many years from now. For one reason or another, there is a statue of you. Will this statue stand or be removed based on one of the following scenarios?

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A confluence of factors has meant everyone is vegetarian or partial insectivores. Being an omnivore is unheard in the future. What is your defence?

People switch races, via gene editing or simply changing their look, for personal reasons. Can you defend your statue even though you didn’t?

Causing offence is illegal. Doing or saying something that causes another person to be uncomfortable is highly disagreeable, and will often result is personal lawsuits. Will your statue remain?

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A disposable lifestyle - using single use containers is regarded as extremely rude (borderline illegal). Will your statue remain?

Traditionals (trads) are a minority. Most people benefit from gene editing (hybrids of various animals, or improvements). Hybrids don’t get ill, have higher paying jobs, are faster, and smarter. Being a trad is often mocked and typically you get entry level jobs only. Will your statue remain?

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Flying Spaghetti Monster - is the major religion. Others are seen as heretics and are ostracized. Will your statue remain for believing something else?

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Practicing a sport or activity your ancestors didn’t originate is morally corrupt. Can you defend your actions?

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Plane use is reserved for rescues and some military applications. The byproduct of such a carbon-intense mode of travel is illegal. Would your statue still stand for taking plane travel?

Homelessness is nonexistent, but the previous generations are blamed for their inaction. Will your statue remain for doing nothing about homelessness?

Once you’ve read a bit and chatted some, do an outline of your defense of your statue. Include resources, and support for your point.

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The Outline

  • An introduction of your argument
  • 3 points (bullet)
  • A conclusion restating the introduction

The outline is due is due Wednesday, Oct 14th

Please See the shared area for organizing help.

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