This is frightening and astounding. The men who own Google have written that in the future it may be possible to download a soldier the moment he/she dies in battle to a computer and then later place them in a new body. Let's discuss.
The concept: Like I stated in my introduction, the idea that a person who dies can be downloaded into a computer is a bit far fetched with current technology. But, is it a feasible concept? The advantages are that the overall experiences of that soldier can be preserved rather than loosing a valuable resource or even having to train a brand new soldier. On top of this it may be possible to download anyone who dies and give them a new body, thus eliminating deaths on the battlefield and at home. Intriguing is it not?
Other possibilities from this: This may also allow people to experience other people’s lives on a very personal level. You can share memories of your choosing (or steal them for that matter) to anyone you like. No more need for schools as math and science can be downloaded to the child in a matter of seconds. Weird, but it is feasible in the future envisioned by the members of the Google team.
Fear: I have questions. For one, can this technology really benefit us? I mean, if we download a soldier who has just died will they still be themselves? In short, can a soul be transferred from a body, to a computer and into a new body? Will it still be a human being or some expendable machine that serves to fill in a flashy robot with the experiences to fight and die over and over for our country? Even the idea of possibly sharing memories with each other in this way is dangerous as how would it affect the person receiving those memories. Would that person still be the individual you know? These are questions that must be answered and may even lead to more.
Conclusion: Why do I bring this to your attention? Simple, because this has to be discussed. The technology if left unchecked is very scary in its potential for things to go wrong. Can we treat the soul as just a bunch of memories? What is the soul and how can it interact with modern and future technology? Are there social consequences or other repercussions to be had? It comes down to ethics and ensuring that while capable of doing something, that we know the potential consequences and whether or not it should be done. So enjoy the discussion of what is to come for it is more important than you may think.
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