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What does it mean?
Death affects the body but consciousness can persist elsewhere through unique biological gifts.
In plain terms
A person can die physically but their mind continues in other bodies.
What can you take from it?
Physical death might not end personal consciousness.

Where it applies

  • mortality discussions
  • ethics of life
  • science fiction

Putting it to work

  • ponder mortality
  • discuss continuity
  • explore science fiction

Questions to consider

  • Is consciousness separate from the body?
  • How do you view dying?

Another view

It assumes a mechanism for transferring consciousness that science doesn't confirm.

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