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Episode 213: What Is It Like To Be a Robot Fish Man? (with Ted Chiang)

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Exploring Identity and Consciousness Through Thought Experiments

The chapter delves into philosophical discussions around uploading consciousness and the theoretical implications for personal identity. Speakers debate the survival of consciousness through destructive scans and address the ongoing debate on the continuity of self. They reflect on how technology, like teleportation, challenges our intuitive understanding of identity and consciousness.

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