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Scientists can upload your consciousness to a computer perfectly. Your biological body must die in the process. Is the digital version still you?
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Why this dilemma matters
Technology rarely asks for permission once it works, so the ethics has to land before deployment. Choosing “Yes — do it. Immortality is worth it” prioritises the capability it unlocks; choosing “No. Death is part of being human” gives more weight to the agency it costs.
Worth asking yourself
- Does ease here come at someone else’s expense?
- What would you give up to keep this capability?
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