[AntonioLao]

The book of Genesis (Gen. 2:7) describes creation of human being probably from red clay or terracotta. However, modern physical analysis found that terracotta is a chemical compound mostly composed of oxygen, silicon, aluminum, and iron. These are respectively in the order of abundance in the earth’s crust. When these are combined, the results are the most important and abundant groups of rock-forming chemical compounds: silica (SiO2) and silicates (SiO4). Therefore, it can be construed that metalloid humans were the original immortal beings exercising dominion over the face of the earth on a paradise called Garden of Eden.

The downward transition from immortality to mortality must have come about by the process of carbonization. That is the transmutation of metalloid compounds to organic compounds or equivalently from sand to red blood cell (RBC). This could signify as the Fall of Man where and when both man and woman were expelled from the Garden of Eden becoming mortals as punishment for committing Original Sin.

The advent of computer science and artificial intelligence marks a return to a semblance of immortality by the creation of humanoids called robots. The muscular system of robots is silicon based instead of protein based. And whatever is flowing within their circulatory system is not RBC but pure electrical charges called electrons. However, if these electrons are replaced by photons then a circulation of pure light inside the robots is equivalent to the breath of God as soul of mortal organic human beings.

[Profpat]

Well Data was one of my favorite Star Trek characters but as I recall he would have given up his immortality to be human. Besides that who would want to live forever? Maybe the spirit that took up housekeeping in Pat's body but not Pat.

[AntonioLao]

Originally Posted by Profpat he would have given up his immortality to be human

If the different between human and robot is the power of reason (or power to choose) then I would still prefer to reason by staying conscious forever.

[Profpat]

Originally Posted by AntonioLao If the different between human and robot is the power of reason (or power to choose) then I would still prefer to reason by staying conscious forever.

What could you possibly think about forever? And what if after 1,000 years you would like to end your thought but couldn't?

[AntonioLao]

Originally Posted by Profpat think about forever

What about sleep forever? Do we really have a choice? That is to sleep forever. Some people chose to stay awake all night long to talk on the cell phones or prowling the city. I would like to wake up or to sleep whenever I want and wherever I can.

[Profpat]

I like some of my dreams also, sometimes better than reality. One of the reasons why I take my naps, but after years and years and years of that I think I would be wanting to be oblivious.

[AntonioLao]

Since you dont want to live forever, neither would you like to dream forever or to wake or to sleep by choice then it is really your choice to sleep forever.

[Profpat]

Originally Posted by AntonioLao Since you dont want to live forever, neither would you like to dream forever or to wake or to sleep by choice then it is really your choice to sleep forever.

Would I have to dream forever. I sometimes think life is but a dream. And like Hamlet said who knows what dream I may wake up in.

[AntonioLao]

Originally Posted by Profpat Would I have to dream forever

My friend, that would definitely be your choice! My time allocation in the net has expired and this is not my choice. See you later...

[Profpat]

Chio my friend.