The questions and the answers

[greyerrant]

[ A video post to the COMP network ]

[ Garviel stares into the screen for a moment his helm removed, his expression... pensive. ]

What defines humanity? At what point is someone so altered they are no longer human, and what emotions can we lose before are are not even remotely humane? I am curious.

Comments

[epicbraille]

The Ship of Theseus is rather similar.

Swap the holes and patches for broken and repaired ship parts and it's the same question; would it still be the Ship of Theseus once all the old and broken parts have been replaced with new ones? And what if a second ship was built out of the damaged parts, which would be the true Ship of Theseus?

In a way, it's a lot like your question of humanity and emotions. Don't you think?

[greyerrant]

Yes. I can see your point.

[epicbraille]

Even the worst people I've encountered held on to some shred of humanity, so I doubt it's possible to lose it altogether.

[ Philosophical debates can wait for another day, no doubt. ]

Why do you ask in the first place?