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UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M
Without a moment's hesitation, even if it meant terminating my current consciousness I'd probably still strongly consider it. (AKA killing myself.)
Casting off physical constraints is something I hope humanity can one day accomplish, however doubtful or hopeful it may be in my lifetime. I think it's possible, just we don't understand brains and consciousness well enough yet. Once we do better understand them I don't see why the structure couldn't be artificially constructed.
Casting off physical constraints is something I hope humanity can one day accomplish, however doubtful or hopeful it may be in my lifetime. I think it's possible, just we don't understand brains and consciousness well enough yet. Once we do better understand them I don't see why the structure couldn't be artificially constructed.
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@UndeadPrivateer Precisely. Sure there are moral issues around it but I think this can be accomplished. Though moral issues might make it impossible to put it to practice.
UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M
@SW-User I don't think moral issues are any kind of constraint really, if it seems possible people will try it. We detonated nuclear devices despite a fear it may ignite the entire atmosphere, I don't see why we wouldn't make artificial humans because they might make us uncomfortable or turn rogue.
SW-User
@UndeadPrivateer Remember the whole moral debate on cloning?
UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M
@SW-User Mhm, and yet we're actively researching cloning organs for transplant.
SW-User
@UndeadPrivateer Research yes. There is a lot of research about a lot of things. Whether it can be executed, especially not in the 'black market' remains to be seen.
UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M
@SW-User The cloned organs? I think it's coming along well and looking quite doable.
http://www.businessinsider.com/human-cells-sheep-embryos-organ-transplants-xenotransplantation-2018-2
http://www.businessinsider.com/human-cells-sheep-embryos-organ-transplants-xenotransplantation-2018-2
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@UndeadPrivateer 👍 Brilliant!