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[–] 12 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

I would say it's symbiotic to the continued survival and propegation of their genes, but not to their well-being as individuals.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    It's also a double-edged sword. The moment a domesticated species isn't useful enough for us, its numbers (and therefore genes) will decrease dramatically. Plenty of livestock populations may be reduced to a tiny size if artificial meat production becomes cheap enough, or if it's decided to be a necessity to fight climate change.

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