Cloning a Dead Spouse or Pet: Which Would You Choose?
The question often posed is whether one would prefer to clone a deceased spouse or a dead pet. In this article, we explore the reasons behind each choice, starting with cloning a dead pet.
Dead Pet
A dead pet brings endless emotional comfort and joy, making the decision to clone a pet a complex one. Let's delve into the reasons why a clone of a deceased pet might be the better choice.
Comparing Pets and Spouses
Unlike spouses, pets are simple and straightforward in their nature. They provide simple emotional and intellectual responses that can be easily understood and replicated. This makes it easier to accept a cloned version of your pet, as the bond formed with them is less complex.
Pet vs. Spouse: Emotional Acceptance
The emotional bond with pets is different from that with human beings. Pets are more about companionship, while spouses are about a shared life full of memories and experiences. A cloned spouse would have no memory of the life you shared with him or her. This fundamental difference is important to consider. Bringing a stranger, even if he or she looks like your spouse, to life for the sake of replacing your deceased partner would not be fair to that person or to you.
Raising a Baby vs. Raising a Pet
Even if a cloned spouse were possible to bring back as a baby, the process would be challenging. Raising a baby requires significant time, effort, and financial investment. The reality is that you would have a baby to raise, rather than a grown spouse.
Furthermore, the transition period from a baby to a fully grown adult would be about 20 years. This would be an emotionally and practically difficult period for both you and the baby. Interacting with a baby who looks like the person you lost would be albeit difficult.
Dead Spouse
While cloning a pet might be the better choice, many argue that a clone of a deceased spouse would be a better option than none at all. However, this also comes with its own set of challenges.
A Baby to Raise
A clone of a deceased spouse would be a baby, which you would need to raise. This is a far more difficult and time-consuming task compared to raising a pet. Pets, while requiring care, are simpler and have fewer complex emotional needs than human children.
Puppy vs. Baby
Considering the choice between a baby and a puppy, many would find it easier to raise a puppy. While a puppy requires attention and care, it is significantly easier to manage than a human child. A puppy can eventually grow into an adult, while a human baby would require years of care and development.
Conclusion
The choice between cloning a deceased spouse or a pet is a deeply personal and emotional one. While the bond with a pet is simpler and more straightforward, the decision to clone a pet is more acceptable. For a spouse, while a baby clone might offer some comfort, the challenges of raising a human child are significant. Ultimately, the decision would depend on personal values and what form of emotional comfort and companionship one prioritizes.