This researcher wants to replace your brain, little by little
www.technologyreview.com
The US government just hired a researcher who thinks we can beat aging with fresh cloned bodies and brain updates.
    • pixeltree@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      1·
      57 minutes ago

      Obviously not, but what is the functional difference? If you can’t tell it’s happening, does it actually matter?

    • Echo DotEnglish
      82·
      6 hours ago

      How would you know?

      How do you know you’re not a copy of yesterday’s you? If a clone has your memories and you’re not around anymore, then what’s the difference?

      • Maggoty@lemmy.worldEnglish
        43·
        6 hours ago

        Don’t try to get philosophical about this. There is a hard difference between copying a brain and actually transferring consciousness.

        • Echo DotEnglish
          71·
          3 hours ago

          Don’t try to get philosophical about this.

          Er? It’s a philosophical conversation since, you know, brain uploading is not a thing.

          If you don’t want to engage in philosophy, you’re in the wrong place.