I believe Constance might be referencing to my entire post in the general sense, not just that tidbit, but perhaps it’s included. In hindsight, I could have worded this better as many folks are attempting to interpret my meaning behind that and other lines.
I’m not sure I would agree that it’s an extreme position to simply not take an action to bring wild life to other planets and instead just plants— but perhaps you mean in a sense from all-or-nothing viewpoint?
I think, if I understand correctly: you’re saying there could be a net-positive for animals on these new terraformed planets, as much as a net-negative, and that we simply don’t know? My opinion of this is that without a guarantee that we don’t accidentally cause another s-risk by introducing wildlife on these planets, that we simply shouldn’t. I wouldn’t say that’s paralysis, but instead a direct action to take no action.
We can still terraform and seed planets with human and plant life, wildlife is not a requirement needed in order for us to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Considering we haven’t solved Wild Animal Suffering on this planet, I’m advocating to not perpetuate the problem on the next one by promoting it as an essential step in terraforming planets.
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I believe Constance might be referencing to my entire post in the general sense, not just that tidbit, but perhaps it’s included. In hindsight, I could have worded this better as many folks are attempting to interpret my meaning behind that and other lines.
I’m not sure I would agree that it’s an extreme position to simply not take an action to bring wild life to other planets and instead just plants— but perhaps you mean in a sense from all-or-nothing viewpoint?
I think, if I understand correctly: you’re saying there could be a net-positive for animals on these new terraformed planets, as much as a net-negative, and that we simply don’t know? My opinion of this is that without a guarantee that we don’t accidentally cause another s-risk by introducing wildlife on these planets, that we simply shouldn’t. I wouldn’t say that’s paralysis, but instead a direct action to take no action.
We can still terraform and seed planets with human and plant life, wildlife is not a requirement needed in order for us to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Considering we haven’t solved Wild Animal Suffering on this planet, I’m advocating to not perpetuate the problem on the next one by promoting it as an essential step in terraforming planets.