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Re:Cuttlefish 'Talk' with Their Arms, Study Reveals by DangitBobby on Wednesday May 07, 2025 @07:38PM (#43921577)
You seemingly objected to

> There’s a clear difference between deciding not to eat something for cultural reasons than deciding not to eat something because it’s an intelligent, thinking creature.

I don't know how that turned into the conversation we have now. There is a clear difference between culturally choosing not to eat cute animals and being a conscientious objector. Whether you think it's harmful to take that stance publically or not is where we ended up.

Re:Cuttlefish 'Talk' with Their Arms, Study Reveals by infecto on Thursday May 08, 2025 @07:38AM (#43925164)
I objected to the claim that the difference is clear. For many people, the lines between culture, ethics, and survival blur, especially across history or geography. What one person calls conscientious objection, another sees as cultural imperialism. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have values or push for change, but it does mean recognizing the complexity instead of assuming clarity where there is none. The conversation shifted because I challenged the framing, not the idea that reducing harm is valuable. I’m just wary of framing moral discourse as a purity test.