A Clone of Me Wouldn't Really Be Me

Some questions sound like they're science fiction until you have really given it a deeper thought on how possible it can be, and this particular prompt is one of them.

Let's assume that I was given an opportunity to create a clone of myself and then transfer all my memories into that body, my clone. Will I accept it? That's what the prompt is all about, and to be frank, it's a difficult question, but I will share my thoughts below.

Looking at it at the surface, I might be tempted to say yes; after all, who wouldn't want to continue living? It's just having an opportunity to have another spare body where you can transfer everything about you, and when you die, the clone will take over and you keep living, no difference; the body will replicate me in every angle.

The clone will know my family, my kids, and hubby and have details and memories of all my past experiences. Like, thinking deep about this now, I don't think this would be me. There are some things that appear fascinating yet not appealing in my eyes. If a clone should have everything about me, my death wouldn't make any difference. My kids wouldn't even say, "When Mummy was alive, she taught us this or that; she retrained us from this or that." My family wouldn't also say, "Nkem used to do this or that," because they still see a clone of me existing, but the truth is that it's simply another person bearing my memories, and trust me, it's becoming scary the more I think about this.

One thing is sure: our memories are a vital part of who we are. Let's say my kids can vividly remember a particular experience I had with them; that same clone of me will also remember a similar experience because everything about me was transferred to it, but excuse me, will the clone continue to be my kids' real mother? Can it have safe feelings I usually have with my kids and play out my responsibilities without a coma? What about my spiritual identity? Can it also carry it and nurture my kids spiritually the way I am doing it? I guess no, but then, technology wouldn't ask and answer most of these questions for itself.

I also think that it's dangerous if we should embrace tech up to the point that death can be tempered with; that means wealthy ones who afford this tech part would keep living after death because another version of their life will be created immediately, because it's obvious no one wants to die, especially the wealthy, and leave their wealth in the world when there is an alternative to living and enjoying their wealth .

Personally, if I had the opportunity and capability, I don't think I would accept that. No doubt I love my life and my family and would like to keep living with them, creating more memories together, but then, I believe that life naturally has an end no matter the extent of the advance in technology.

Life is also a gift from God, and I want to live my life consciously, knowing that I have limited time on earth. It helps me stay accountable to my way of life, making every moment more meaningful. I don't want to imagine knowing that there is a possibility for living forever; no, I wouldn't love to embrace that.

I would personally prefer to leave my kids and my family with memories and values rather than having a clone of me.

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