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I think the same, therefore I am I? (lemmy.nz)

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Some extra context for the curious: https://pdf.stafforini.com/parfit-1995-unimportance-identity.pdf

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[-] affenlehrer@feddit.org 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

The same goes for people who go to sleep or lose consciousness. Who says the memories you have are yours and you're the same self as before?

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