How does Dennett\'s story end? Question 2 options: We discover that Dennett\'s t

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How does Dennett's story end?

Question 2 options:

We discover that Dennett's two brains have two separate minds, both inhabiting the same body, even though only one controls it at a time.

Dennett proves that his true self is located in his original brain, and he destroys the computer duplicate brain.

Dennett's new body, Fortinbras, leads to such dramatic personality changes, that he decides he is a completely different person.

We discover that Dennett's two brains have two separate minds, both inhabiting the same body, even though only one controls it at a time.

Dennett proves that his true self is located in his original brain, and he destroys the computer duplicate brain.

Dennett's new body, Fortinbras, leads to such dramatic personality changes, that he decides he is a completely different person.

Explanation / Answer

Dennet's story 'where am I? is a science fiction story that raises deep metaphysical questions of personal identity.

Answer: 1.

Explanation : In the course of the story his original brain Yorick and the replica that is the computer duplicate Hubert both go out of sync to allow only one of it to control the body at a time. Therefore the correct answer is 1.

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