My Terms, My Clone

The saying that humans are made in twos has been around for a long time, and over time we've had stories of how people tend to meet someone who looks exactly like someone they know, and I'm guessing this is probably one of the things that led scientists to the idea of creating human clones, which isn't actually widely accepted by people. While some think it's great, others think it's unethical and can be dangerous, and that's why in this article I'd be stating my opinion on these subjects matter, if I'd agree to having myself cloned, and different things that revolve around it.

So with keys, go into my response to each question one after the other, to start with paraventure. I've been approached by a group of scientists who said they've got everything in place to create a clone that does everything just like me, that not only looks like me but also talks, thinks, and acts the same way I do. Would I give them the go-ahead to do it? The truth is that it's a two-way thing, meaning my decisions may vary based on the scientist's response to a few of my questions. Take for instance if they told me that the clone can be monitored from their end without my permission, then I may not give them the go-ahead, but if not, I'd easily give them the go ahead.

The reason I said I won't give them the go-ahead if it'll be monitored from their end is because it's more like a breach of my privacy since basically everything I do is what the clone does too, and I don't like the idea of people poking into my affairs. But if such monitoring features won't be included, then these would be a great addition for me that I'd gladly accept, inasmuch as I'll be in charge of it and be the only one who can give the clone directive on what to do and what not to do.

Take for instance I used to complain about how time isn't on my side to do many of the things I want to do, so having a clone would greatly make doing all of those things possible without breaking a sweat. For example, since it'll be difficult to differentiate us, I can easily make the clone go to my workplace to do everything like it's me, While on the other hand, I delve into different things I've wanted to delve into for a long time; for example, acquiring some skills or learning some vital things that I believe I need to excel in this time and age. Or it can be vice versa, whereby I go to work while the clone does the learning on my behalf, and it can relay everything to me when I'm less busy.

Talking about the access I would give to this clone, it's worth noting that it'll be much and at the same time limited. It'll be limited when it comes to interactions with my family; I don't want a clone filling the void for me. I want to have great moments with my family and loved ones, and I want to make those memories with them, not have a clone acting on my behalf. What the clone can do for my family is maybe help with household chores and the like.

So all I'm saying is that while it'll be a great addition, I won't entirely trust it with my family, be it my children or my wife, and that's why its requirements around the house would be limited, if not zero. One of the major reasons I'm even agreeing to having a clone of myself is so I can learn some things time isn't giving me a chance to learn alongside all I've on my plate at the moment, and most importantly so that I can spend more time and make more memories with my family. Imagine going on a vacation with my family while my clone is at the office working, and yet no one knows I'm not the one at work.

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