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David Chalmers interview: Virtual reality is as real as real reality

David Chalmers interview: Virtual reality is as real as real reality

26 January 2022

Philosopher David Chalmers explains how virtual worlds shed light on questions such as what is reality and are we living in a simulation, and explores what corporate metaverses mean for humanity
Uploading your brain will leave you exposed to software glitches

Uploading your brain will leave you exposed to software glitches

15 January 2020

Think a digital version of your mind will allow you to live forever? It might, but it will also open you up to software manipulation and server problems, says Annalee Newitz

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