Re: Why consciousness matters

From: Harvey Newstrom (mail@HarveyNewstrom.com)
Date: Tue Dec 12 2000 - 18:43:32 MST


Hal Finney wrote,
>Harvey writes, quoting Hal:
>> >In fact I would predict that someone would allow themselves to be
>> >destroyed in order to allow several similar (but not identical) copies
>> >to go on living.
>>
>> I was referring to the best option for achieving immortality. Those
>> who wish to sacrifice themselves for others will not require
>> immortality.
>
>Of course I too was referring to the best option for achieving
>immortality. Already today many people feel that they become immortal
>through their children, or their works. How much stronger their beliefs
>will become when near- or true copies exist to carry on their identity!

Thanks for clarifying a good point. I was not considering this
version of immortality.

-- 
Harvey Newstrom <HarveyNewstrom.com>



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