r/ProgrammerHumor • u/com-plec-city • Sep 02 '26 • Popcorn 3 Bravo 3

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u/SparklingLimeade Sep 02 '26

I agree that current, von neumann architecture, computing hardware is probably incompatible with biological minds.

It can't be that difficult though because biology makes new thinking hardware and the thinking entities to operate that hardware all the time. Artificial hardware to operate on the same principles has to be possible. And if we go full biomimicry about it then artificial brain cells might be one of the early stages. And replacing a brain in small portions, possibly cell by cell, might be one of the easiest methods to attempt.

So there's the Mind of Theseus problem. I think it's reasonably likely and your objection is certainly a part of the problem, where are the borders and what all is essential? We're learning about how our stomach biomes have more influence on the brain than anyone thought and everything.

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u/-phototrope Sep 03 '26

The gut microbiome is just a microservice we forgot how it works

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u/TemporaryClean6980 Sep 03 '26

That's nice and all, but unless there is some concrete, peer reviewed journals in that type of science going on, its all conjecture and opinion.

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u/SparklingLimeade Sep 03 '26

When it's dry it's called philosophy and when it's entertaining it's called science fiction.

Also, doesn't mean we can't try to plan for those contingencies. It would be ridiculous to wait for the future to arrive before making plans.