The Consciousness Protocol: A Multi-Bodied Self

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Imagine waking up in a new body—not because of a dream or a VR simulation, but because your consciousness was transferred, deliberately, to a different host. Now imagine doing this not once, but dozens of times. Would you still be you? Or would something subtle—and vital—be lost in the process?

The idea of transferring human consciousness across multiple bodies has long been a staple of science fiction. But with advances in neuroscience, brain-computer interfaces, and digital consciousness research, the concept edges closer to reality. In this article, we explore the scientific feasibility, philosophical challenges, and ethical dilemmas of consciousness transfer and the concept of a "multi-bodied self."