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That's kinda the root of the problem with this article. It's not about the physical particles, it's about our sense of self (which yes, is probably an artifact
by nixpulvis 8y ago
That's kinda the root of the problem with this article. It's not about the physical particles, it's about our sense of self (which yes, is probably an artifact of some crazy particle interactions). The distinction is that your self doesn't magically get redefined just because you touch something else, or because you shed some skin, or anything like that.
- thaumasiotes 8y ago> your self doesn't magically get redefined just because you touch something else Phineas Gage (and everyone else with brain damage) is a counterexample in one sense. The famous statement "Gage was no longer Gage" is about as explicit as possible in support of the idea that touching something can redefine your self. At a more fundamental level, there are chemicals which can penetrate your skin and bind to (therefore changing) your DNA. Before saying "your self doesn't get redefined by X", you need a robust definition of what your "self" is.
- nixpulvis 8y agoAgreed, and good luck with that definition. It's going to depend on the physical space and only be related over time.