Given the bizarre behavior seen around extremely old politicians, such as the recently deceased Feinstein (D), and the permanent unelected upper legislature of the US Supreme Court, I think the first uploaded forever politician is a bigger threat. But who will pay for their extended life?
(The word for "ageless billionaire" is "corporation")
Note that in the "uploaded politician" case it's not nearly so relevant as to whether the person themselves believes it's the same person, as to whether everyone else believes they're the same person, and whether the upload has legal continuity in their job and position.
(The word for "ageless billionaire" is "corporation")
Note that in the "uploaded politician" case it's not nearly so relevant as to whether the person themselves believes it's the same person, as to whether everyone else believes they're the same person, and whether the upload has legal continuity in their job and position.