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gerkletoss t1_j1f6xu9 wrote

My guess would be never, since there's no known physical principal which would allow it.

I suppose digital beings could do something similar by emailing themselves around.

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iwanttol t1_j1falbh wrote

Temporary plastic email clones?!

i like this

edit: my guess is 15-20 years for that kinda tech

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DoS_Disrespect t1_j1fcuac wrote

Imagine play a VR game, but instead you control a robot on Mars.

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extol504 t1_j1fbkmm wrote

You go in, you are then destroyed and cloned with all memories. It could happen

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Cheshire_Jester t1_j1fci0e wrote

I feel like you’re probably very aware of the philosophical thought problem that is inherent to this idea.

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gerkletoss t1_j1fd0ku wrote

>digital beings

In any case, your consciousness ceases under general anesthesia and people still do that.

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