Mind upload doesn't make any sense....

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In summary, the conversation discusses the potential for mind uploading and virtual humans in the future. It is suggested that it may be easier to create new virtual beings rather than upload existing minds. The concept of qualia and the limitations of human understanding are also mentioned. Other topics such as star travel, the doomsday argument, and the limitations of technology are also brought up. The conversation ends with the acknowledgement that mind uploading is currently only a hypothetical concept.
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After reading about deep learning and neural networks:
http://www.datasciencecentral.com/profiles/blogs/beyond-deep-learning-3rd-generation-neural-nets

The biggest problem with mind upload is how to scan the existing brain before we upload it into neural network storage. But do we really need to put new wine into old bottles? Instead of uploading an existing (imperfect) mind, it is MUCH easier to generate a new one, virtual humans v2.0. It fixes problems with overpopulation, unemployment, star travel, even death (backup/restore/hybernate/copy).

Unfortunately, during the creation, we, humans v1.0, will be facing the full-scale psychological zombie problem, and I am not sure that this problem is, in principle, solvable, because the notion of qualia could be the fixed point of consciousness, so no conscious being (v1.0) can understand what qualia v1.0 really is. (probably, v2.0 being can understand it, but they have another fixed point on their level and can't understand their selves)

I am sure virtual humans won't be interested in star travel. Forget about Star Trek. Having an unlimited computing power, it would be MUCH easier to simulate the Big Bang and to analyze endless potential evolution scenarios without actually flying so far for so long. At least, until the civilization would have to evacuate from aging Sun, which will be relatively easy in their new form.

Dyson spheres? Forget about it. It is an oversimplified extrapolation of our energy consumption. Not smarter than famous "In 50 years, every street in London will be buried under nine feet of manure.”

The "Great Silence Mystery"? Easy. Virtual beings are simply uninterested. They just have too few common subjects to discuss with biological beings, which are mostly concerned with different methods of exchanging the biological fluids.What percentage of people you know are interested in the discussion over the existence of the inaccessible cardinals, for example?

This evening I will drink vodka for the few remaining human generations in an attempt to forget what I have just wrote. Yes, doomsday argument is right - just few remaining generations. This will not be the End, but it will be the end of the biological evolution. We are just the tool for bringing something superior into existence. Chin chin, fellow australopitecs.
 
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Are you preparing to write a science fiction novel?

There is no known technique to upload a mind intact to any device or software application.

Here's a wikipedia article on its hypothetical status:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_uploading

To be clear, there is no means to upload a mind so it is in the speculative science and technology genre which we don't discuss in general on PF.

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1. What is mind upload?

Mind upload, also known as brain upload or whole brain emulation, is the hypothetical process of transferring a person's consciousness, memories, and personality onto a computer or other artificial substrate. This would essentially create a digital copy of the person's mind, allowing them to potentially live on beyond their physical body.

2. How does mind upload work?

The exact process of mind upload is still a topic of debate and speculation. Some theories suggest that it could involve scanning and mapping the brain's neural connections and then replicating them in a computer program. Others propose the use of nanotechnology to physically transfer the brain's structure onto a digital medium.

3. Is mind upload possible?

As of now, mind upload is still a theoretical concept and has not been achieved. There are many scientific and technological challenges that would need to be overcome before such a feat could be accomplished. However, with advancements in neuroscience and artificial intelligence, some experts believe that mind upload may be possible in the distant future.

4. What are the potential implications of mind upload?

If mind upload were to become a reality, it would have significant implications for our understanding of consciousness and the nature of the self. It could also raise ethical and moral concerns, such as the rights of digital copies of individuals and the potential for control and manipulation of these copies.

5. What are the benefits of mind upload?

Some proponents of mind upload believe that it could offer a solution to mortality and allow individuals to continue living in a digital form. It could also potentially lead to advancements in artificial intelligence and our understanding of the human brain. However, there are also concerns about the impact on societal structures and the potential for creating a digital divide between those who can afford mind upload and those who cannot.

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