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Comment author: ChristianKl 18 April 2015 11:55:09AM 0 points [-]

Given sufficient biotech, I would definitely want to try being an octopus for a while. Does this seem possible?

It seems badly defined. It's not clear in what sense you could be an octopus.

What does seem to be possible is adding extra arms and limbs. Our brains seem to be capable of integrating new things. But even if you would be given 8 tentacles that wouldn't make you an octopus.

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 18 April 2015 01:43:30PM 0 points [-]

I think being an octopus might be something like having an octopus' motor and sensory systems while still having my memories. A really Friendly AI should be able to figure out how to do that. Harder or easier than CEV?

Comment author: ChristianKl 18 April 2015 02:06:34PM 1 point [-]

That assumes that memories are separated from the motor and sensory system. I don't think it works that way.

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