Can identity be replaced?
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Can identity be replaced?
I lost my driver's licence card a few years ago. I was able to replace it. What do you use for identity? :D
For somebody it can be easy, but for somebody it can be hard. For example for Janus. :-) (2 heads are hard to hide :-) )
What sort of a question is this? :D
If it is a practical question, then yes, as Virgil says, things like driving licences can be replaced, maybe not without a measure of inconvenience or difficulty, and should perhaps be a reminder to us all to keep documents in a safe place.
If it's a metaphysical question - Who am I? - well, that's a whole new kettle of fish....:lol: (And when you find out, perhaps you'd drop me a line and let me know.)
It depends in what manner. I mean, If i hit myself in the head and lost all my memories, would I still be myself? Since identity is formed in response to the environment and experiences in this position I wouldn't be myself but someone other. A new entity. So, I say both yes and no.