Would you use teleporter technology if it existed? Why or Why not?

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You know those sci-fi teleporters like in Star Trek where you disappear from one location then instantaneously reappear in another location? Do you trust that they are safe to use?

To fully understand my question, you need to understand the safety concerns regarding teleporters as explained in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQHBAdShgYI

::: spoiler spoiler I wouldn't, because the person that reappears aint me, its a fucking clone. Teleporters are murder machines. Star Trek is a silent massacre! :::

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Death is a state in which your biological functions cease. So no, it doesn't kill you, since you function properly after.

Is it me functioning or is it a clone?

How does it matter, with the exact same memories?

So you'd be fine with a scientist creating a perfect clone of you, and then killing you, letting the clone take your place?

If it had the same memories.

Yes. Since i would still be alive and have no memories of being killed. There's no distinguishion between a perfect clone and me. Sorry if you don't like a "you" only being memories.

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