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The Limits of Revival: Ethical Questions Surrounding Extinct Species
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1
Do you think bringing back extinct species is ethical?
Choose one answer
Yes, always
Only in some cases
No, never
I don't know
2
Which group of extinct animals would you most like to see again?
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Dinosaurs
Ice Age animals (ex. mammoth)
Recently extinct species
None of them
All of them
3
Do you think it is ethical to bring back animals that have become extinct naturally?
Choose one answer
Yes, If we can, we must
Only if there is a clear benefit
I don't know
No, nature should not be manipulated
4
Is it ethical to reintroduce species that humans have wiped out?
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Yes, as a reparation of our mistakes
Only if the ecosystem allows it
Maybe, but it remains risky
No, the past cannot be undone
5
Should there be an ethics committee to monitor decisions about this?
Choose one answer
Absolutely
Only with risky species
Unnecessary
No opinion
6
Should the welfare of the returned animal be taken into account in the decision?
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Absolutely, it's welfare is essential
Yes, but it cannot be an obstacle
Only if it prevents serious suffering
No
7
Do you support genetic engineering to bring back extinct species?
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Yes, if it's safe for the animal
Only for scientific research
No, that's unnatural
I don't know
8
What do you think about the idea of creating genetically modified versions of extinct animals (not 100% original species)?
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Good idea – better than nothing
Acceptable as an alternative
Unethical – then it is not a real 'resurrection'
No opinion
9
Do you have faith in the technology behind 'de-extinction' (bringing back species)?
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Complete faith
Cautiously positive
Neutral
Rather distrustful
No faith whatsoever
10
Who should decide which species are brought back?
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Scientists
Governments
International commisions
Public opinion
Nobody - It shouldn't happen
11
Are you concerned about the impact on existing ecosystems?
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Yes, it is my biggest concern
Yes but perhaps we can control it
Not really
No, biodiversity is always positive
12
Would you find it acceptable if a reintroduced species displaced other species?
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Yes, it's natural selection
Only if it improves the ecosystem
No, that is unethical
I don't know
13
Do you believe that restoring extinct species should take precedence over conserving endangered species?
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Yes
No
Both are equallyimportant
No opinion
14
Who do you think should pay for these projects?
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Governments
Private funds
Scientific institutes
Nobody - it's not a good investment
15
Would you want to pay taxes for these kinds of projects?
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Yes, absolutely
Maybe, depending on the project
No
I don't know
16
Should returned animals remain in captivity or be allowed to roam free?
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In captivity, for control
Free, if safe
In reservations
No opinion
17
What do you think about the use of returned animals for tourism or exhibitions?
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Good idea – educationally and economically valuable
Only if it is done humanely
Not appropriate – it's about respect for life
Totally against – pure exploitation
18
Would you like to see a returned animal in real life?
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Yes, absolutely
Maybe, out of curiousity
No, it doesn't feel right
No opinion
19
Would you want future generations to live with animals from the past?
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Yes
No
Only if it's safe
No opninion
20
Should we stop the idea that “extinction is forever”?
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Yes, technology offers new opportunities
No, extinction is a natural process
Only for species that we have exterminated ourselves
No opinion
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