In the future we might see the rise of minds entirely on computers, be it uploaded humans, transhumans, or artificial intelligence. But what would such an existence be like? Would they interact with our world or live in entirely virtual realities or simulated universes?

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Credits: Life as a Digital Being Episode 237; May 7, 2020

Writers: Isaac Arthur

Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus

Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics: Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator