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[deleted] t1_iwrqekn wrote

Reply to comment by Kracus in When does an individual's death occur if the biological brain is gradually replaced by synthetic neurons? by NefariousNaz

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-ZeroRelevance- t1_iws9wxg wrote

No, many of your heart cells and neurons won’t ever be replaced. For the most part it is though.

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Jayco424 t1_iwsvkcq wrote

The cells themselves yes, but most of their atoms will be replaced as part of normal repair cycles.

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Cerus- t1_iwtfg9z wrote

Cells of Theseus. Are the cells really the same if all of their constituent atoms have been replaced?

This is a really deep rabbit hole.

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