Okay, play along with me here: CNN reports that, according to some Scientists, in 45 years it will be possible to download the contents of your brain to a computer (for data back-up?).
Okay, so assuming that this actually were possible, and assuming that the download was in a format readable on a computer, like, say, a rich web page with photos, movies, and text, and assuming that you could not download selections of your memories - its all or nothing; the question is, “would you want to have the contents of your brain downloaded?”
What would you find?
Likely you would find lots of stuff that had receded so far into the background that you had forgotten that you know it to begin with. Likely you would find that you know much more than you realized. And, Likely most of you are thinking right now about all the stuff you would prefer stay in your brain and not see the light of day.
Question is, “Would this be a good thing?” (intentionally ambiguous question) and, “would the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?”
Discuss.
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