X-Message-Number: 18043 Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:30:35 -0500 From: "Raphael T. Haftka" <> Subject: Question about duplicates Why is it important? I missed some of the discussion on duplicates, so I apologize if my question has already been answered. I understand that it is difficult to tell now whether you can duplicate consciousness and awareness by making a copy of someone's brain. However, as soon as we will be able to make such copies we will have the answer. I assume that tests will first be conducted on dogs and primates, who do have at least some degree of consciousness. Then they will be performed on people who die in accidents, when such copying is a possible means of revival (e.g., at the requests of their relatives). It is only if and after such tests are successful, that cryonicists who want that option are going to be subjected to copying. So what do we get by speculating on it now? Rafi Haftka Tel: Home (352-466-4432 Work (352)-392-9595 Fax: (352)-392-7303 Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=18043