X-Message-Number: 16507
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 12:27:55 -0700
From: American Cryonics Society <>
Subject: Uploaded Sex

Louis Epstein:

>> Message #16456 Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2001 05:32:13 -0700
>> From: American Cryonics Society <>
>> Subject: SEX and the Single Uploaded Entity--R-Rated
>> 
>> So sex after uploading is likely to be better than anything available or
>> even physically possible, in the "real" world. Want to have great sex with
>> your favorite movie stars? Want to orgasm every 5 minutes 24/7? Why not?
>> Want a harem of millions? Just wish for it. You ARE God with a universe
>> all your own, in complete control of everything and all the (simulated)
>> inhabitants.
>
>But that's just it...it's simulated.
>Make-believe.A toy.Not for real.
>It doesn't count!

But reality is also just a simulation -- inside your head.

And we're talking about a hi-fidelity simulation here. Hopefully you would
be aware that it was a simulation, but perhaps not. Perhaps you are in a
simulation now. How would you know?

And what is wrong with make-believe, and toys? They are fun! Have you
forgotten?

Or perhaps you have the puritan view that only that which is useful to
others in the real world is worthwhile? What a depressing view! Life is for
enjoyment! Being "productive" is a necessary evil. I've been retired and
"unproductive" for more than 10 years now. Take my word for it. It beats
working hands down!

>A computer program can't be a person.

Not yet... 
Edgar Swank, President
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