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This researcher wants to replace your brain, little by little. The US government just hired a researcher who thinks we can beat aging with fresh cloned bodies and brain updates. (www.technologyreview.com)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I think the only way we know it is us for sure is if we are conscious in both the original and clone at the same time. Like... okay... I know this is me in the new brain, I'll shut down the other one.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Like… okay… I know this is me in the new brain, I’ll shut down the other one.

the other one: i'm pretty sure you've got it backwards, pal

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago

No, no... you misunderstood. We're just taking a trip to the brain farm up north. You'll be able to think with the other brains up there. It'll be fun.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Read Old Man's War.