> That's the thing, there is NO transition point. There's just two of you. SO, if there are two of your consciousness with the same thoughts, experiences, and t

> That's the thing, there is NO transition point. There's just two of you. SO, if there are two of your consciousness with the same thoughts, experiences, and the whole shabang up until the second one is made and the first dies, does it even matter that it's not the original? Externally, no. But it matters to me, the original. > I would argue no. Because for you, your consciousness, it's as if you are still the same person. Yes, for the copy, it is as if they are the original. > The first doesn't matter, because it's just turned off. What if the copy is made non-destructively? > But you still exist. A version of you still exists. > Unless you're arguing for a 'soul', there is no difference between the two consciousnesses. Therefore, you are still alive. The causal chain of events matters. If a copy of your consciousness is made, it can be done without you ever knowing about it.