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-ZeroRelevance- t1_iws9wxg wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in When does an individual's death occur if the biological brain is gradually replaced by synthetic neurons? by NefariousNaz

No, many of your heart cells and neurons won’t ever be replaced. For the most part it is though.

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Jayco424 t1_iwsvkcq wrote

The cells themselves yes, but most of their atoms will be replaced as part of normal repair cycles.

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Cerus- t1_iwtfg9z wrote

Cells of Theseus. Are the cells really the same if all of their constituent atoms have been replaced?

This is a really deep rabbit hole.

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