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Transporters and Consciousness in Star Trek

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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The Philosophy of Teleportation and Identity

This chapter explores the philosophical implications of teleportation, focusing on concepts of identity, consciousness, and the nature of the soul. It dives into dualism, materialism, and personal identity, raising questions about the existence of multiple selves and how life choices impact individual identity. Key philosophical thought experiments, including the Swamp Man analogy, are discussed to illustrate the complexities of meaning, cognition, and self in relation to teleportation.

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