If moral status correlates to a being's richness or quality of life-for example, complexity of consciousness, social relationships, ability to derive pleasure, and so on-there is a danger that the fewer protections will be extended to the most vulnerable populations.

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If moral status is determined by factors such as complexity of consciousness or ability to derive pleasure, beings with lesser capacities in these areas (e.g., those with severe disabilities or lower levels of consciousness) might be deemed to have lower moral status, potentially leading to fewer protections for these vulnerable groups.

If Moral Status Correlates to a Being's Richness or Quality