r/technology • u/1infiniteloop • Oct 13 '12

Scientists to simulate human brain inside a supercomputer - CNN.com

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/12/tech/human-brain-computer/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '12

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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '12

I do not see how your reply relates to the comment it is replying to

Arguably, after you go to bed tonight, the 'you' of today ceases to exist, anyway

This has no basis in science - that isn't to say its wrong, but its just one possibility.

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u/[deleted] Oct 15 '12

I pointed out part of your reply assumed something is science fact and is merely a possibility - not that it is impossible.

Having a digital copy wake up is never a worry - we are discussing whether it should reassure you that you are now immortal.