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Formulate a Criterion of Personhood That Would Imply That It

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Formulate a criterion of personhood that would imply that it is morally forbidden to destroy cognitively sophisticated computers such as Watson (the knowledge system that beat human competitors in the quiz show Jeopardy). Discuss what this implication means for the adequacy of that criterion.


Definitions:

Consumer's

Related to or involving the actions and decisions of individuals who purchase goods and services for personal use.

Utility

a measure of satisfaction or happiness that a person derives from consuming goods and services.

Satisfaction

The level of contentment or fulfillment received from consuming a product or service.

Usefulness

The ability or quality of being able to serve a purpose effectively or efficiently.

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