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Exploring Identity and Immortality
This chapter examines the philosophical complexities of character identification and the implications of self-copying through the narratives of Marie and billionaire Thomas. The discussion poses profound questions regarding the nature of identity, the ethics of cloning, and the existential ramifications of digital immortality. Through exploring themes of solipsism and the desire for connection, the speakers challenge conventional understandings of what it means to be 'you' in a world inundated with clones and simulations.
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