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RE: Animals as Persons: What's Sentience Got to Do With It?
I didn't address the topic of non-animal sentient beings, but that is another fascinating (and concerning) topic. What will be the relationship between humans and sentient AIs?
I don't think they are likely to happen for a looooooong time. Not until some bright lad figures out why the emergence works. I suspect we'll see 'uplifted' animals first. Or better yet. Gestalt minds.
How would you like to merge your mind with your pet poodle? See what it sees, hear what it hears, etc.
Call it 'dogtooth'...a small wireless implant.