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Simulated fruit-fly brain sparks debate on digital immortality

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A Reddit discussion explores the philosophical implications of digital consciousness, questioning whether a simulated fruit-fly brain, or a future human brain scan transferred to a robotic body, could be considered immortal. The conversation delves into the nature of identity, memory, and personality in the context of digital replication and potential for repair or replacement of a physical form. AI

RANK_REASON Discussion on Reddit about a hypothetical scenario regarding digital consciousness and immortality, not a verifiable event or release.

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Simulated fruit-fly brain sparks debate on digital immortality

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/suj8 ·

    Could the simulated fruit-fly brain be considered the first “immortal” living being?

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1wwr56b/could_the_simulated_fruitfly_brain_be_considered/"> <img alt="Could the simulated fruit-fly brain be considered the first “immortal” living being?" src="https://preview.redd.it/lezzd7sv1ath1.jpeg?widt…

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