From the second para, it depends how you see yourself now, whether you see a
change. If you think of yourself as an animal, as a complex machine which may
be complex and conform to rules which we don't understand, then I see no
problem. The problem begins if you think you do understand the rules, then
find that they are different from your preconception and refuse to admit the
evidence of your senses.
Go with the flow.
Watch your back.
Quoting Beto Cruz <[log in to unmask]>:
> what are the possible implications of having a
> behavior plataform, such as a religion or cultural
> tradition, where it is believed that technology can
> achieve sentience?
>
> whould that unnavoidably lead to a change in the way
> people perceive themselves, each other and the
> assessment they make from diferences in political,
> cultural, social and religious backgrounds?
>
>
>
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Julian FV Vincent [log in to unmask]
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