As artificial intelligence progresses, we may be able to simulate brains and genuinely sophisticated AGI in virtual worlds where the mind can interact in equally sophisticated ways. However, currently, there is no attempt to simulate the human brain in virtual reality.
Is it possible to create a new consciousness in virtual reality when wearing a headset for prolonged periods of time? This podcast explores the potential and limitations of virtual reality in creating unique experiences.
The adoption of avatars that are different from one's self is like generating different consciousnesses in simulated realities through running simulations of one's brain in different environments and with different histories.