nonhuman
adjective
non·hu·man
ˌnän-ˈhyü-mən 
-ˈyü-
: not human: such as
a
: being other than a human being
a nonhuman primate/animal
b
: not belonging to, appropriate to, or produced by human beings
nonhuman noises
nonhuman cells
nonhuman
noun
Discarding the doctrine of human dignity can mean lowering the moral status of humans or raising the moral status of nonhumans, and Mr. Rachels's emphasis is ultimately on the latter.
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Robert Wright
Robert Wright
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Furthermore, unlike nonhuman animals, AI systems are already increasingly able to hold extremely realistic conversations, making seemingly thoughtful contributions in realistic timeframes.
—John Werner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The conventional wisdom says no, on the ground that understanding irreversibility requires engaging in sophisticated reasoning about the future, a capacity that is likely beyond many nonhuman animals.
—Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
In the scientific realm, however, the notion that nonhuman animals use language is often seen as foolish or naïve.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Before too long, my human boyfriend would return, discover the nonhuman parts inside of me, and storm off.
—As Told To James Factora, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
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John Werner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The conventional wisdom says no, on the ground that understanding irreversibility requires engaging in sophisticated reasoning about the future, a capacity that is likely beyond many nonhuman animals.
—Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
In the scientific realm, however, the notion that nonhuman animals use language is often seen as foolish or naïve.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Before too long, my human boyfriend would return, discover the nonhuman parts inside of me, and storm off.
—As Told To James Factora, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Nonhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonhuman. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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