Are humans more valuable than animals? Why, or why not? Value is as beauty
Beyond the point in terms of cosmic value, ill bet its equal. Everything that exists is to do something and the absolute has a bet on everyone as long as you are in the universe you are "valuable".
Regards of ethical problem who to treat a child or dog, humans are social creatures it's part of us most reasoning comes from having to make a choice and not wanting, it's one side effect of being social creatures, it's just how universe is playing it's cards right now, there is no right or wrong only what could further enhance universe and right now it's cure the child.
Look beyond yourself.
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