Personal Identity

What if every moment of awareness you experience is actually experienced by a different “you” across timelines, creating the illusion of continuity?

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The Persistent “I”: A Feeling Woven Through Time Our everyday experience is deeply rooted in the feeling of being a continuous entity. When we reflect on yesterday’s actions, plan for tomorrow, or even simply recall a conversation from an hour ago, there’s an implicit assumption: the “me” who experienced those events is fundamentally the same … Read more

What if we could upload a human mind into a computer—would it still be you, or just a copy?

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The Digital Self: If We Upload Your Mind, Is It Still You, or Just a Copy? Imagine a future where technology has advanced to an almost unimaginable degree. We possess the capability to scan the entirety of a human brain – every neuron, every synapse, every electrochemical connection – and create a perfect digital replica … Read more

What if consciousness is not produced by the brain but rather received by it, like a radio tunes into frequencies?

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Framing the Alternative The Core Proposition: Consciousness is Fundamental and External to the Brain; the Brain Acts as a Receiver/Filter/Transducer. A radical departure from conventional neuroscience posits that consciousness is not a product generated by the brain itself, but rather a fundamental aspect of reality that exists independently of our physical structures. In this alternative … Read more

What if the social evolution of humanity is actually trending toward a fundamentally different mode of consciousness where individuality becomes less defined?

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The Potential Trend Toward a Less Defined Individuality in Human Consciousness: Setting the Stage In this overview, we’ll delve into the idea that human social evolution, propelled by the relentless currents of technological advancement, shifting cultural landscapes, and evolving patterns of interaction, could be nudging us towards a state where the boundaries of our individual … Read more