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What is this "I"?
My current subjective experience.
If I is defined by a conscious state , then it is not coincidental that the i defined by a conscious state finds itself is inthat conscious state, it is tautology.
Do you want to experience excruciating pain? There are other AncientGeeks split off from you who would never experience excruciating pain. I suppose then it makes no difference if you do.
What makes them other AncientGeeks?
Ok, now this is just semantic quibbling.
The claim that I have counterparts of whom I am completely am necessarily unaware is extraordinary, and requires strong support.
If you accept Dust Theory or at least MWI, then isn't it a given?
I don't accept either ...why should I?
This thread was about the consequences of Dust Theory. Arguments against DT are welcome, but I don't think I have the burden of proof here.