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> Could you design a brainless chicken or one with just enough brains to eat, breathe and lay eggs?

Yes, it's called a chicken.



Actually, chickens are pretty intelligent and social creatures[1].

[1] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken#Social_behaviour


>> Could you design a brainless chicken or one with just enough brains to eat, breathe and lay eggs? >Yes, it's called a chicken.

Oh yea, that's right. I forgot that chickens exhibit no social interactions and are incapable of learning. Good thing they also are incapable of pain, distress, and enjoyment of anything.




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