Ghosts and Mind Copies - The Identity Question

[vicky_molokh]

Originally Posted by DaibhidC

What is the purpose of a discussion/argument?

Proliferation and rivalry of memes, isn't it?

Originally Posted by DaibhidC

I'd say it's to try and persuade another person your ideas are valid. If there's no-one at the other end, no viewpoint that you want to change, then there's no purpose to the discussion.

But you are changing the opinion of the brain/mind, not of the viewpoint.

Originally Posted by DaibhidC

I wouldn't get into an argument with ELIZA. What would be the point?

Same as getting into an argument with any other system capable of presenting arguments.