> then these 2 copies diverged and are not the same I agree. For me, this implies divergence, even divergence of location (which happens automatically on a co

> then these 2 copies diverged and are not the same I agree. For me, this implies divergence, even divergence of location (which happens automatically on a copy) is a change of identity, and so true identity must be inextricably linked to a continuity of location through time. Because of this, I reason that any copy operation, even a destructive one, is a change of identity and not-me, because it is really just a creation of a second instance and as mentioned, I would prefer this instance keep running over another if faced with my murderous thought experiment. If merged into me, I agree it could become part of new-me.