Richard L. Hedden
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Richard L. Hedden is a philosopher whose work bridges the metaphysics of personal identity and the ethics of emerging technologies. His most cited paper, "Personal Identity and Uploading" (2011), has garnered 9 citations and offers a rigorous analysis of the philosophical challenges posed by mind uploading. In this work, Hedden argues that the personal identity issues raised by uploading are no more or less intractable than those involved in ordinary bodily transfer—a move that reframes debates about digital survival. By parsing objections into substrate and identity concerns, he clarifies how the continuity of consciousness, rather than the material platform, is the core philosophical puzzle. Though his citation count is modest, Hedden's contribution is notable for its clarity and conceptual precision, making complex metaphysical arguments accessible to both philosophers and technologists. His work is essential reading for anyone grappling with the ethics of digital immortality, artificial intelligence, and the future of human identity.
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- 1Personal Identity and Uploading9 citations · 2011