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> Because it’s a copy of you Atoms have no identity. There is no concept of a "copy" of you. You only exist as a fleeting configuration of particles that's alr
by throwuxiytayq 2y ago
> Because it’s a copy of you
Atoms have no identity. There is no concept of a "copy" of you. You only exist as a fleeting configuration of particles that's already distinct to the you remember from yesterday. If they boot you up, you'll be yourself in the same way in which you'll be yourself tomorrow.
- blargey 2y agoWhat happens when two copies of the same person are made? What is the minimum divergence between these “fleeting configurations” before the copy stops being a copy and is someone else? What is the minimum convergence before I become you? Is it “you” if it’s a copy of your orientation 20 years ago instead of your last actual configuration?
- throwuxiytayq 2y ago> What is the minimum divergence between these “fleeting configurations” before the copy stops being a copy and is someone else? They diverge instantly. They're both you, in the same way that you're the same person as 1 minute ago. > What is the minimum convergence before I become you? That seems extremely unlikely thermodynamically/informatically etc. > Is it “you” if it’s a copy of your orientation 20 years ago instead of your last actual configuration? It's you in the same way as you're the same person as 20 years ago.