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    It is not the case that Therefore, 'equal consideration' must be weighted by the qualitative depth of the interests at stake, not applied uniformly across species.

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    • 1.Qualitative depth is subjectively assessed by the evaluator, creating circular justification for pre-existing biases and hierarchy.
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    • 2.Basic interests (avoiding suffering) deserve equal consideration regardless of species; depth-weighting unfairly privileges complex cognition.
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    • 3.Weighted consideration historically rationalized exploitation; the burden of proof should require strict criteria, not intuitive judgments of depth.
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    • 1.Interests vary in complexity: autonomy and self-awareness matter more than mere sentience, justifying differentiated moral weight.
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    • 2.Uniform consideration ignores relevant differences; we already accept graduated duties (parents prioritize children's interests over strangers').
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    • 3.Practical ethics requires triage when interests conflict; weighing depth prevents paralyzing indifference across all beings equally.
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