Fly connectome experiments spark unease about ethics of simulated nervous systems
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-09-11
A discussion around the viral fruit fly connectome experiments argues that while the fly is probably not conscious, the trajectory is unsettling: the 'fly heaven' setup, endless void flying, and a Beat Saber fly raise questions about where this stops. The author warns that playing this cavalierly with more-conscious connectomes invites consequences.
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