Ah there's where it gets icky, but it's something for the philosophers to sort out. :)
As long as my copy has my memories up to that point, and the plans I had for the future from there on, it's as good as me.
As long as my copy has my memories up to that point, and the plans I had for the future from there on, it's as good as me.
What happens if they don't destroy the original version of you and now two exist...
All I can say is that technology has a way of forcing people to reevaluate their laws, ethics and society, and this will be no different.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiba
[1] http://store.steampowered.com/app/272270/ (Tormenet: Tides of Numenera)
[2] http://store.steampowered.com/app/282140/ (SOMA)