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Originally Posted by Botnst
Yeah, I get the point about this guy and his wishes.
The larger question (to me) is the many people who have been unplugged because of a supposition of an irreversible coma, due to apparent brain inactivity and unresponsiveness.
Why were they terminated? Because technology was not sufficient to communicate with them.
Should they have had a choice? How long do we maintain them if they choose to live? Who pays? Why?
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You're just going over the history of science, medical advances and ethics. Nothing new really. Diagnostic advances, treatment options, and their related costs and availability confront us every generation. Most recently, the treatment of HIV and AIDS, raised the same concerns.