Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-16 17:23Core Insights - Elon Musk predicts that within 20 years, humans may be able to create a "near-snapshot" of their minds using Neuralink technology and upload it to Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, potentially achieving a form of digital immortality [1] - The technology involves capturing human memories, thoughts, and personality traits through Neuralink and transferring this digital consciousness to Optimus, which is designed to navigate the real world and interact with humans [1] - Musk emphasizes that this form of "immortality" will not be a perfect replication, as the uploaded consciousness will differ from the original due to the inherent inaccuracies in the mind snapshot and the new robotic body [1] Philosophical Implications - Musk's analogy that "the you five years from now is not exactly the same as the you now" suggests that identity is a dynamic process, raising philosophical questions about the nature of self and consciousness [2] - The discussions sparked by Musk's statements touch on deep ethical and existential issues regarding whether a digital mind in a robot can still be considered "you" or merely a sophisticated imitation with memory and recognition capabilities [2]