Is Brain Preservation Just Assisted Suicide?
While the concept of uploading one’s consciousness is rife with ethical debate, president of the Brain Preservation Foundation Ken Hayworth argues that McIntyre is walking an incredibly fine line by even providing a waiting list for Nectome’s services. “If you are like me, and think that mind uploading is going to happen, it’s not that controversial,” he said. “But it could look like you are enticing someone to commit suicide to preserve their brain.”