Would it make a difference if the laws of physics prevent or allow a machine from operating in ‘duplicate’ mode?

  • Lemming6969@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    It’s a fascinating thought experiment. We can know that’s what actually happens, but I believe the teleported copy would not report it as such, and the destroyed copy does not know the difference to report its destruction. Even with multiple copies, I’d bet they would all report a continuous consciousness experience. If we take away the mysticism surrounding afterlife mythos, we’re left with some pretty strange conclusions about what it means to exist, be conscious, and be an individual.