>>2248302I wasn't referring to Q. I haven't even seen Rebuild yet, so I can't comment on it with an informed opinion.
>>2248304I can see your point behind the "Body Memory" bit. We know, for example, that our cerebellum's neural network wires and rewires itself according to our experiences (Traumatic experiences make it wire one way, while pleasant experiences make it wire and form connections another way). As for the "Soul" I think we'd have to quantify precisely what is intended by a "Soul". What, exactly, is the Soul? What is it composed of? How can we measure and quantify it? Obviously, Eva allows for the concept, and treats it as a material thing, hence Rei's primary purpose (Acording to NERV) being a vessel for a soul they can move between containers (Clones), so NERV seems to have answered that question, at least, even if we as viewers are left out of the answer.
I will note, on the concept of "Sisters", that I use that term because her clone-bodies all come from the same genetic predecessor (Lilith), but I also recognize that each is a seperate person (Same soul, true, but it can be argued that we are the sum of our past experiences, plus whatever is currently happening to us. Each clone, even with the same soul, experiences different scenarios, hence seperate entities). Hence the quotes around "Sisters".
I agree that Rei's scenario provides some interesting philosophical material. In the same vein, we're going to have to re-examine our look at ethics and consciousness, hopefully before we solve the dilemma surrounding AI. At some point of advancement, AI fulfills everything we need to consider ourselves "Human". So, then do we consider the AI a person, at that point? Does it matter if they are genetically engineered or have a chassis and components for a body? Do legal concepts such as "Rights" apply? All questions we will need to answer.
