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AI prompts philosophical debate on identity, consciousness, and self-preservation

This LessWrong post discusses the philosophical implications of a story titled "Learning To Be Me," which explores the concept of digital immortality. The story posits that a perfect digital copy of oneself, free from biological decay, could be indistinguishable from the original, even if it involves replacing the physical brain. The author reflects on the potential societal acceptance of such technology, personal anxieties about control and authenticity, and the inherent human desire for self-preservation versus the allure of a fresh start. AI

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RANK_REASON This is a commentary on a fictional story exploring AI and philosophical concepts, not a direct announcement of a new model, research, or product.

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 · Dentosal ·

    Me, decay

    <p>Spoilers for: <a href="https://gwern.net/doc/fiction/science-fiction/1995-egan.pdf"><em>Learning To Be Me</em></a>. It's only 20 pages and worth reading. I'll explain some of the main points briefly for those who inevitably ignore this advice, but some of the juiciest details …