Would you step on the Star Trek transporter again in this case...?

Question

Twenty minutes or so ago I asked whether you would be willing to step into a Star Trek transporter

Many of you answered they would happily step into it (me too).

But now a little accident happens (OK I warned you...).
Although the copy is made successfully on planet X the original you still stays on the platform. The copying process has succeeded but your disintegration failed. Bewildered you step off the platform. But Scotty urges you to step on again: "Sorry, little mistake. Your transportation went OK only your disintegration failed. I've already fixed it. Could you please step up again so that your disintegration can take place?"

What would you do?
And what would it make you feel like?

Answer 1

Well, this issue was tackled in an episode of TNG, and in many other mediums. It is, on some levels, as complex an issue as the idea of Cloning.



Ghost in the Shell often dealt with the question of, how one can maintain their own individuality, if copies of themselves exist.



I think I would be incredibly concerned for, and curious about my Duplicate. Also of course, concerns would arise, between us, as to who is really "real" and who isn't.



I think on some level, I would want to be reintegrated with my new "twin". I would want for us to be able to share our new outlook garnered by being split, and reintroduced as one.



Another series you might find interesting, is X-Men. There is a character "Maddrox" who has the ability to make copies of himself, then pull them back in to himself. As time went by Marvel explored the feelings of being able to experience several different things at once, then have all the memories become apart of one's self. They also raised the issue of what Really makes someone "Real" and of the human mind's Many complex "personalities".

Answer 2

The whole concept of the transporter is to be able to travel through time. In order to do so we know that our molecules must disintegrate and then re-assemble in another place. Einstein first taught us this and it is, at the very least, a concept of science, even if not yet possible with humans. Essentially, your hypothesis makes no sense.



I am a sci-fi fan and have watched all the Star Treks, so for the sake of Scotty, even though I know it is not possible, I would say, trust Scotty.

Answer 3

No i does no longer because of the fact as a skeptic and realist i be attentive to that the action picture star Trek transporter isn't something yet a plot gadget for a television instruct. The physics does no longer artwork. The gadget might kill you and you will possibly never be reassembled wisely. we don't have "souls" and that i'm no longer dumb adequate to believe slightly technological know-how fiction nonsense used to save money on construction the return and forth set for the 1st season.

Answer 4

Scotty was in the original Star Trek

Ricker was transport-cloned in Star Trek TNG.

Answer 5

I would not accept disintegration. I would be very concerned. I would also insist that the copy be notified. Full evaluations would need to be made. "Everything's OK now" doesn't cut it with me.

Answer 6

It is the nature of life to choose to life.



So i would get all Kung Fooey on them and flee.



Also if one candle lights another, is the first flame diminished in any way ? (Just in case you were wondering which of me had a soul)



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(edit) I recomend to you 'The pig that want's to be eaten' by Julian Baggini. it has many of these type of questions.

Answer 7

I will be scared sh*tless,but I will get right back on , just to see what is going to happen..

and I do want all of me back,every last little bit..

and then I will feel angry,speachless,and telling on scotty...

Answer 8

I'm a doctor not a science fiction writer, them damn machines just ain't natural, Jim.