". . ., Think about the end of your life and what might happen next. There are two possible outcomes: If your soul exists, you continue on after death and everything is wonderful. And if it doesn’t and your fate is utter demise, well, some part of you could still continue infinitely as a digital copy. “It’s a win-win situation in both scenarios,” Turchin says."
No! A digital "life" simulation(/abomination) without a soul/consciousness wouldn't be "me" and wouldn't be "life".
Imagine these "researchers" spending their time and talent on this. How utterly sad and pathetic.
". . ., Think about the end of your life and what might happen next. There are two possible outcomes: If your soul exists, you continue on after death and everything is wonderful. And if it doesn’t and your fate is utter demise, well, some part of you could still continue infinitely as a digital copy. “It’s a win-win situation in both scenarios,” Turchin says."
No! A digital "life" simulation(/abomination) without a soul/consciousness wouldn't be "me" and wouldn't be "life".
Imagine these "researchers" spending their time and talent on this. How utterly sad and pathetic.