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1. Selection bias. The question can only be asked in a universe with something.
2. By any useful definition, yes. By any logical definition, no.
3. Yes, in the same way that Darth Vader does, but much more usefully so.
4. Undetermined.
5. Value is not an inherent property; it is intrinsically subjective. I generally support efforts so push towards a mean as a society, though.
6. A glamour and mythology built up around instinct by creatures self-aware enough to notice the instinct as a thing in itself, rather than just acting on it without thought.
7. Yes. After the fact.
8. Not inherently.
9. Contrasted with low self-esteem, yes. Contrasted with purely utilitarian evaluation of ability, there's probably a sweet spot above that evaluation, without going too high.
10. Other people's dogs.
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