From: hal@finney.org
Date: Tue Dec 12 2000 - 09:56:04 MST
Harvey writes, quoting Hal:
> >In fact I would predict that someone would allow themselves to be
> >destroyed in order to allow several similar (but not identical) copies
> >to go on living.
>
> I was referring to the best option for achieving immortality. Those
> who wish to sacrifice themselves for others will not require
> immortality.
Of course I too was referring to the best option for achieving
immortality. Already today many people feel that they become immortal
through their children, or their works. How much stronger their beliefs
will become when near- or true copies exist to carry on their identity!
Hal
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