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Resurrectionthe is a neologism found in speculative fiction and discussions of philosophy and ethics that refers to a proposed process or state by which a being previously deemed dead is restored to life. Because it is a coined term, there is no single canonical definition. In broad terms, resurrectionthe may involve bodily reanimation, restoration of neural function, or a re-embodiment paired with some form of memory and identity continuity.

Contexts and interpretations

In the philosophy of personal identity, resurrectionthe poses questions about what makes a person the same

In fiction, resurrectionthe commonly serves as a plot device to explore mortality, ethics, social impact, and

Ethical, legal, and social considerations

Debates around resurrectionthe address consent, access and equity, the status of revived individuals, and the potential

See also

Resurrection, cryonics, mind uploading, digital immortality, personal identity, ethics of emerging technologies.

over
time.
Is
identity
tied
to
the
continuity
of
consciousness,
to
a
consistent
body,
or
to
enduring
memories
and
character
traits?
Different
models
imagine
varying
degrees
of
continuity,
ranging
from
exact
or
near-exact
replication
of
the
original
person
to
the
creation
of
a
new
individual
with
shared
memories.
questions
of
consent
and
autonomy.
Works
may
depict
technologies
such
as
advanced
cryonics,
mind
uploading,
cloning
with
re-embodiment,
or
regenerative
medicine
as
routes
to
resurrectionthe,
each
raising
distinct
narrative
dilemmas.
harms
or
inequalities
that
such
technology
could
entail.
Questions
also
arise
about
the
definition
of
personhood,
the
rights
of
revived
beings,
and
the
responsibilities
of
those
who
control
or
regulate
the
process.