Travis Timmerman, a resident philosopher of sci-fi, explores profound philosophical questions sparked by the series Severance. He dives into the nature of personal identity, asking if we are merely minds or brains. The conversation navigates ethical dilemmas surrounding autonomy and the implications of memory separation. Timmerman also discusses real-life analogies, pondering the moral ramifications of drastic changes in identity, and even questions surrounding the ethics of suicide and the pursuit of relief from suffering.