I believe the life I've experienced and the memories I've gathered throughout my life have helped shape the essence of who I am today. I also believe I would not choose a simulated life unless I were already living in a vegetative state. (and what a great option to have for anyone already living in that level of hell). Then it would be my desire to live what life I had left in a simulation with all previous memories intact (except for maybe the event that caused my catatonic state). And also, I don't think I would want to know it was a simulation. However, all of this could change when and if I were actually presented with a real-life situation (which I'm not) where this decision would have to be made. And I am beyond grateful that I don't have to make such a huge life-altering decision as that.

Thanks so much for responding I am new to all this.

I admit I have a less than basic understanding of Kant; however, I would welcome an invitation to participate in a reading group focused on the reading and discussion of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason. Should a group be formed, I would gladly become an active participant. With that said, "Happy New Year to all."