Elon Musk Proposes Transferring Human Consciousness into Robotic Bodies
Elon Musk has again stunned the world with a futuristic idea: the billionaire believes it could be possible to upload human consciousness into the robotic bodies of the future. According to Musk, this technology would allow people to preserve memories, gain new superpowers, and extend life by migrating their consciousness into another body. Naked Science reports this. Photo from open sources accompanies the report. Discussing the prospects of Neuralink technology and Tesla's Optimus project, Musk expressed confidence that humanity will soon achieve significant progress in brain–machine interfaces. However, the entrepreneur stressed that such a procedure will inevitably alter what it means to be human, and the transferred consciousness would be only a close copy of the original.
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Brain–Machine Interfaces Are Seen as Near, but the Transferred Mind Would Be a Copy
Brain–machine interfaces are closer than we think, Musk asserts, pointing to Neuralink and Tesla's Optimus project as evidence that humanity will soon achieve significant progress in brain–machine interfaces. Yet he stresses that such a procedure would inevitably alter the essence of being human, and the transferred consciousness would be only a close copy of the original.
Massive Hurdles Ahead: Advanced Neuro-Research, Computing Power, and Ethics
Musk also acknowledged enormous difficulties on the path to realizing the idea. Among the obstacles he cites the need to develop advanced methods in neuro-research, the creation of powerful computer systems, and the resolution of complex ethical questions. Nevertheless, he believes that the potential of these technologies could change humanity's perception of the very nature of life and death.
Scientists Split: Utopian Dreams or Practical Research
Some scientists consider such an initiative utopian, while others emphasize the need for further research into the interaction of neural networks and machine intelligence. In any case, Musk's proposal invites reflection on a fundamentally new approach to aging, memory, and human existence.
A New Perspective on Life, Memory and Existence
These developments prompt us to rethink life, memory, and the boundaries of human existence. The proposal raises questions about what it means to be human and whether death can be overcome.
