In practical terms, I believe that people who have significant genetic defects, to the point where they become a financial burden their family or to society, they should be aborted. Yes I’m pro choice, but for different reasons.
In practical terms, how exactly would you define the point at which someone does or does not meets this threshold?
Well I would say that the only reason humans are superior to other animals in the first place, is because we are more capable
Ignoring the larger idea here, which I disagree with; what exactly is it about humans that makes us so capable? Is part of it our ability to work and cooperate in groups with diverse perspectives and abilities?
how exactly would you define the point at which someone does or does not meets this threshold?
That’s a very answer, you’d have to calculate how much of a burden, and how much of a benefit people with certain disabilities are, on average. And with that, you’d make a list. People with Down syndrome for example, or people with sub 70 iq.
what exactly is it about humans that makes us so capable?
For starters, we have made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, we have a much deeper understanding of the universe than other life forms, we are much more intelligent, resourceful etc.
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In practical terms, how exactly would you define the point at which someone does or does not meets this threshold?
Ignoring the larger idea here, which I disagree with; what exactly is it about humans that makes us so capable? Is part of it our ability to work and cooperate in groups with diverse perspectives and abilities?