““Here's one reason to believe that sentience isn't what makes us human: this confuses the feeling of harm with the reality of harm. It is simply mistaken to necessarily associate the feeling of pain with the actuality of harm. For example, even if I could not feel pain in my legs from paralysis, I am still harmed if someone cuts off my leg. There are also many people who can't feel pain, but are nonetheless valuable. For example, those under general anesthetic, those in a reversible coma, and people suffering from leprosy often cannot feel pain, yet they are nonetheless valuable human beings. Our ability to feel pain is not what gives us value.””
