We could also make even faster progress by experimenting on humans. If China does that, perhaps we should also do it to keep up with them. We could solve the homeless problem at the same time.
I tend to agree that western nations will lag, but I don't think that makes a good argument for doing it.
> We could also make even faster progress by experimenting on humans.
Do you find animal testing in the service of medical research unethical? I'm not advocating for animal testing for cosmetics, fashion, or profit, but in the service of saving human lives or something similar to the simian heroes of NASA
I tend to agree that western nations will lag, but I don't think that makes a good argument for doing it.