Re: uploading and the survival hang-up

From: Lee Corbin (lcorbin@ricochet.net)
Date: Wed May 30 2001 - 22:10:50 MDT


Chris Ledwith wrote:

>Well, I figure that most people who would make a first copy do so
>with the intent of transference to a more permanent substrate, in
>addition to enhanced abilities. So there's no reason to leave the
>original around when the other 'you' will be able to accomplish so
>much more.

Why should the original perish? Is it in great agony or
something? Why can't you (the original) also go on to
enjoy life even as you (the uploaded duplicate) also
enjoy your new circumstances?

Lee Corbin



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