Write a minimum of 250 words discussion about Case Study: The Experience Machine
Suppose there exists a machine that stimulates a perfect reality based on your preferences and interests. You upload your consciousness onto the machine, and it can generate an enhanced replica of reality which stimulates your feelings and thoughts. Essentially, it is indistinguishable from normal reality, but it is influenced by your style. The only downside is that once you upload your consciousness, you can never return to the real world.
Questions:
1) Would you commit to the experience machine or not? Give reasons for your decision.
2) If the previous answer is yes, then describe what general kinds of experiences you would stimulate. Appeal to the chapter sets of meanings for some influence. For instance, perhaps you want to experience life as an intense poker game, in which every game provides numerous rewards for the winner.
If the previous answer is no, then explain how this machine interferes with the meaning of life. Write how this life is more meaningful than any possible experience from this type of machine.
3) Lastly, explain what answer you think most people would choose in your opinion. Provide some reasons why you think this way.
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