ethical-boundaries
The moral considerations and treaty restrictions governing interaction with fleshers and their habitats, influencing the characters' decision to physically inhabit gleisners.
1 chapter across 1 book
Diaspora (1997)Greg Egan
In this chapter, Yatima and Inoshiro awaken as clones inhabiting gleisner robot bodies to explore a flesher enclave on Earth, navigating the challenges of physical embodiment and the ethical and existential implications of their mission. They reflect on identity continuity across different substrates, the limitations imposed by physical reality compared to their usual virtual existence, and the risks involved in their unauthorized incursion into the enclave. The chapter explores their interpersonal dynamics, doubts, and commitment to shared experience despite the dangers.