From: Julian Assange (proff@suburbia.net)
Date: Sun Aug 15 1999 - 10:15:41 MDT
> > Ralph Lewis <rlewis@csulb.edu> wrote:
>
> > An interesting idea. Since orgasm is a mind/body interaction would two
> > upload personalities having sex actually experience anything? Cybersex
> > between a computer and human in a virtual reality suit would make sense but
> > between two computers????
>
> If I recall my psychology classes, rats will stimulate their pleasure centers,
> forgetting to eat or drink. I wonder if humans will do the same thing? If so
> we probably get some rapid selection for those people who have no interest in sex.
> Its either that or mandatory (state?) adjustment of those parts of the brain so
> (a) you have long refractory periods and (b) can't self-edit.
Once "uploaded" there is no point in most human emotions, including desire. Choose
pointless at your own risk.
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