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While the concept is romantic and innovative, it raises important ethical questions. Anthropomorphizing such organisms must be approached carefully; we need to avoid fostering unrealistic or problematic attachments. The idea isn't to turn devices into pets but to cultivate a new ethic of caretaking for the materials and entities we create.
Moreover, this approach aligns with broader trends in sustainable design. If we view technology as alive—whether through bio-fabrication, organic materials, or living structures—it could lead to more eco-friendly practices. For example, buildings grown from living tissues or furniture made from algae, which can be maintained and nourished rather than discarded.