shminux comments on As an upload, would you join the society of full telepaths/empaths? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: shminux 16 October 2013 03:05:04PM -1 points [-]

I did not suggest shared sensory experiences, precisely to avoid this mind meld. You are also not forced to read other people's thoughts and feelings.

Comment author: chaosmage 16 October 2013 03:45:04PM 4 points [-]

Sensory experiences cannot be clearly distinguished from "thoughts, or just feelings, or both".

You are also not forced to read other people's thoughts and feelings.

I'm not forced to use the internet, either. I'll just be outcompeted if I don't.

Comment author: shminux 16 October 2013 04:22:32PM 2 points [-]

Sensory experiences cannot be clearly distinguished from "thoughts, or just feelings, or both".

I don't think that's quite true. There is some overlap, sure. I imagine reading thoughts like reading a book about something (or maybe watching a movie) rather than actually doing that something. You can be quite immersed, but still not confuse your own thoughts with those on screen.