Chapter 21: Surprises Keep Coming_2

The second issue is that of input and output.

Wearing a lifelike helmet can be considered an experience of virtual reality, but it is fundamentally different from truly entering the electronic world.

Humanity has not yet been able to achieve this.

The previous method used by humans involved reverse engineering the human brain to fully decipher its secrets and to thoroughly encode and decode brain waves.

But there's a misconception embedded within this approach...

If there's someone with all your memories, values, thoughts, and even your physical body, is that person you?

The most direct consequence of this technology is that it would lead to philosophical speculation, but more crucially, it contravenes the core ethical foundation of humanity.

For example, when your life is nearing its end and a perfect clone of you appears, would you watch this clone enjoy your life while you yourself die in the incinerator?