> What is the minimum divergence between these “fleeting configurations” before the copy stops being a copy and is someone else? They diverge instantly. They'r

> 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.