Clones Quote by Emiko Jean
““In that case, maybe I will immortalize myself in one-eighth scale." Months ago, I toured a startup specializing in personal clones. For 108,000 yen, roughly one thousand dollars, a clerk will create a 3D model of your head, then print it and attach it to the body of a doll. I'd teased Akio with a pocket-sized Izumi. He'd been appropriately horrified.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Tech Futures Podcast, 2023
The speaker contemplates preserving a miniature version of themselves through cloning technology, reflecting on identity and mortality.
In simple terms: Cloning self in miniature form.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical implications of self-replication.
Themes
technology
identity
mortality
cloning
Mood
speculative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
technological
When to use this quote
- personal legacy
- technology adoption
Key Concepts
bioethics
transhumanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you want a clone to represent?
- How does cloning affect notions of individuality?
A Different Perspective
Miniature clones may not capture true self.
