From: john grigg (starman125@hotmail.com)
Date: Fri Mar 03 2000 - 13:45:08 MST
I wrote:
>I want an uploading process that actually takes my brain
>and transforms it into a form of energy without any loss to the >authentic
>me.
James wrote:
I could be wrong but I don't think pure energy alone can retain complex
information. To me one chunk of pure energy is the same as any other.
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As I wrote the original post I wondered about that myself. Does anyone have
an answer(at least conjecture) on that? Despite all we presently know, the
technology I desire may be possible eventually but simply totally beyond
what we can solidly hypothesize about at present.
James wrote:
The point is if the mind or soul were "vital" no amount of damage to the
brain could affect behavior. We know it does.
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I believe a soul exists from a theological standpoint and that the flesh is
dominant, so while in this world physical injury causes physical limitation.
James wrote:
The problem with uploading as I see it is the term "upload". It gives the
impression the data and not the pattern can be moved or copied.
(end)
I agree. I think alot of people have gotten their impression of uploading
from films like "The Lawnmower Man." lol Which does happen to be one of my
favorite films.
I look forward to seeing what others have to say about the key matter you
brought up regarding uploading. It should make for interesting reading.
sincerely,
John Grigg
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