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** Synthesis is presented as the “final evolution of life”. It involves rewriting everyone’s DNA into a homogenized, organic/mechanical hybrid DNA. This is done without the galaxy’s consent, and completely disregards the omnipresent themes of Free Will, Diversity and the balance of Culture and Technology. |
** Synthesis is presented as the “final evolution of life”. It involves rewriting everyone’s DNA into a homogenized, organic/mechanical hybrid DNA. This is done without the galaxy’s consent, and completely disregards the omnipresent themes of Free Will, Diversity and the balance of Culture and Technology. |
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*** It also involves rewriting the genetic code and altering the body structure of every sentient being in the galaxy without their informed consent. While the argument has been raised that this is less ethically objectionable than the third option, 'Destroy', as that latter option requires the deaths of both EDI and the entire geth collective, there is a valid counter-argument. Specifically, that both EDI and the accredited ambassador of the geth collective (Legion) have already told you in exactly that many words that they would sooner die than submit to the Reapers, and that both EDI and the geth have volunteered themselves for combat service vs. the Reapers (which enlistment carries within it an implicit acceptance of the risk of death). You do not have their informed consent to forcibly alter them into a different species, but you actually ''do'' have their informed consent to kill them. |
*** It also involves rewriting the genetic code and altering the body structure of every sentient being in the galaxy without their informed consent. While the argument has been raised that this is less ethically objectionable than the third option, 'Destroy', as that latter option requires the deaths of both EDI and the entire geth collective, there is a valid counter-argument. Specifically, that both EDI and the accredited ambassador of the geth collective (Legion) have already told you in exactly that many words that they would sooner die than submit to the Reapers, and that both EDI and the geth have volunteered themselves for combat service vs. the Reapers (which enlistment carries within it an implicit acceptance of the risk of death). You do not have their informed consent to forcibly alter them into a different species, but you actually ''do'' have their informed consent to kill them. |
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* The developers of ''[[Mafia III]]'' (who have nothing in common with the developers of [[Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven|the first game]]) tried to push cops being called on the black protagonist in upper class areas as a message on racism... except the main character '''actually is''' a multi-murderer and gang member looking to commit further felonies when he enters these areas! |
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