From: Harvey Newstrom (mail@HarveyNewstrom.com)
Date: Sun Jun 03 2001 - 03:23:58 MDT
Lee Corbin wrote,
> But this concept of "I" used here derived evolutionarily,
> (of course) and so is hardly sacrosanct. If a sufficiently
> good replacement comes along (a meme), then we possibly
> *can* adopt it.
OK. This posts will contain a different tactic. The words "me" and "I" no
longer exist. Please suggest a new word for the following concept: Bodies
are controlled by minds. Each mind has mental control over a body. Each
mind also has sensory input from a body.
What is a good term for this connection between mind and body?
Can a mind maintain this connection to more than one body at the same time?
Can a body maintain this connection to more than one mind at the same time?
Can this connection be disconnected from one body and reconnected to another
body?
Are copies and/or uploads a possible way to transfer this connection to a
replacement body before the old body wears out?
How is this connection related to the concept of identity. Should entities
be identified by their mind, their body, their connection, their appearance,
their memories, their projected personality, or what?
-- Harvey Newstrom <http://HarveyNewstrom.com> <http://Newstaff.com>
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