[MURG] Re: Mind uploading X prize

[Eric Zilli]

Yeah simulation is probably the best word to use to describe it.
Originally I suggested emulation as an alternative to uploading, but
simulation is better.

I think everyone agrees it would be a good prize, we just can't decide
on the nature of the prize(s). Given that I suggested the uploading X
Prize to begin with, and I provided a skeleton write up, you can
safely assume that I'm interested in submitting it too. :)

You should include in your list of subgoals the automated scanning of
a cubic mm of neural tissue as Joe suggested (and has already
submitted to the WTN X Prize group, I believe). (Granted it's an
implicit subgoal (can't upload without it)).

On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 00:33:53 +0100, Sim Bamford <sim at plaything.co.uk> wrote:
> Re: Uploading sounding kooky -
> It does a bit, doesn't it? So when presenting this it could be put in
> terms of a "simulation". That's what a non-destructive upload is,
> essentially.
> 
> So, The grand prize for an "exact" simulation of a living individual.
> Smaller prizes for the sub-goals of an "exact" simulation of a nematode
> worm and a rat. Correct me if I'm wrong but from all the doubts about
> this being professed I don't hear any serious dissent from the idea of
> presenting this as a possible prize-worthy subject to the X prize
> people? In any case I'm up for submitting it once refined, together with
> Shane and whoever else is up for it (?)
> 
> Sincerely
> Simeon Bamford
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