I am writing a speculative fiction novella designed to delve into what exactly makes a human different from an animal, or a machine.
The answer is obvious. Conscience, or the embodiement of free will (presuming both exist). The you, the inner self, the soul...
The problem is, how does a conscience change behavior? Theoretically, of course, if we were to remove the conscience from a human, how would he function?
Please present any ideas you may have. Anything at all, it might all be useful.
My leading theory is that a conscience is strictly tied to morality. Conscience makes sure that we first decide if a goal is 'good' before we even formulate a plan to achieve it.
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