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[–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This situation trivialized the original thought experiment. It doesn’t matter if every piece has been replaced, what effects her life negatively is the overall behaviour which is by definition the same as before.

So the last panel should say something like: different wood but still the same issues.

[–] savvywolf@pawb.social 0 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Counterpoint: Making positive lifestyle changes can result in a more positive outlook which in turn leads to more positive social interactions.

Would rebuilding his face not be akin to someone getting in shape and thus feeling and acting better.

[–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 3 points 20 hours ago

Sure but that’s not what ship of Theseus is about, in the thought experiment the ship is replaced piece by piece, but looks exactly the same. It is, for all intents and purposes, identical, meaning no minor improvements. But physically different.