metekillot

metekillot t1_ixxzg32 wrote

That's a good guess but also consider the breakthroughs we're making with quantum computing. I hardly understand a fucking thing about it but I've been reading that some theories behind the unique nature of consciousness are due to quantum mechanics, and if we're able to manipulate those mechanics we may be closer to creating truly conscious machines then we think.

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metekillot t1_iv4x5he wrote

as long as you were more fit to reproduce and your offspring were themselves fit enough to reproduce, evolution will select for it. 25 years of mental anguish versus 14 of relative peace because you were an easy-going type in an extremely dangerous environment.

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