Randal A. Koene

In a fascinating discussion, neuroscientists Ken Hayworth and Randal Koene delve into mind uploading and the potential for whole brain emulation. Ken, known for his work on brain preservation, introduces innovative methods like aldehyde stabilized cryopreservation. Randal advocates for understanding both the scan-and-copy and gradual replacement approaches to achieve substrate-independent minds. They discuss the philosophical and practical implications of these technologies, emphasizing the challenges in converting brain reconstructions into functional models.