Technology

Should people be allowed to upload their memories to a digital device?

For

It preserves identity and helps with aging or illness.

Against

Memories are personal and should not be stored like files.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • User's identity right before death is preserved.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • A save state can be constantly updated in case of death as a result of accidents.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Neither of these preserve consciousness.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • What do I care if there's a copy of me that gets to live on after I'm gone? I'm no better off for it.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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