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> I disagree with the premise that non-human entities are entitled to my attention.

I tried that but the cop said it was still speeding even if I refused to acknowledge the speed limit sign.




Fair enough, I'll add some nuance. The government that I am a citizen of is a special case of a non-human entity, they do have entitlement to my property (which includes my attention).

Traffic signs put up by my government are different than billboards put up by a company. The former is to protect me, the latter is to exploit me.


> they do have entitlement to my property (which includes my attention)

Er, I hope not.

> The government that I am a citizen of is a special case of a non-human entity

What about a private company that puts up a parking charge sign?




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