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Macthoughts – Death

Posted on July 17, 2012 by paulkimball
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Mac Tonnies discusses our society’s attitude towards death and dying, from 16 December, 2004: I think humane assisted euthanasia should be available to anyone, regardless of medical condition. We’re so afraid of death that we’ve effectively criminalized it, as if … Continue reading →

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“Death” in a Simulated Universe

Posted on May 27, 2012 by paulkimball
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If we live in a simulated reality, as some philosophers, such as Nick Bostrom, have speculated is the case, then I wonder if something like this is what happens when we “die”: Tweet

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