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Children can be altered into elite defenders of humanity, but most will not survive the process. Should the program continue?
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Why this dilemma matters
Moral dilemmas like this expose a gap between what feels principled and what feels workable. Choosing “Yes. Humanity needs protectors, whatever the cost” prioritises consistency with one rule; choosing “No. Survival bought with children is moral defeat” gives more weight to attention to specific consequences.
Worth asking yourself
- Is the principle worth the concrete cost?
- What cost are you more willing to accept?
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