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How can you be sure?" "I'm a doctor, Jenna. And a…

“How can you be sure?" "I'm a doctor, Jenna. And a scientist." "Does that make you an authority on everything? What about a soul, Father? When you were so busy implanting all your neural chips, did you think about that? Did you snip my soul from my old body, too? Where did you put it? Show me!…” quote by Mary E. Pearson
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“How can you be sure?" "I'm a doctor, Jenna. And a scientist." "Does that make you an authority on everything? What about a soul, Father? When you were so busy implanting all your neural chips, did you think about that? Did you snip my soul from my old body, too? Where did you put it? Show me! Where? Where in all this groundbreaking technology did you insert my soul?”

Mary E. Pearson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The dialogue questions scientific authority over humanity, especially the soul, urging ethical reflection on technological intervention.

In simple terms: Science must respect humanity.

Key Takeaway

Consider ethical limits of tech.

Themes

ethics technology humanity

Mood

serious questioning

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • medical research
  • AI development
  • clinical trials

Key Concepts

bioethics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a soul in a digital age?
  • How should we regulate neural enhancements?
A Different Perspective

Progress may outpace moral consensus.

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