The document discusses various approaches to preserving consciousness beyond physical death, including mind uploading, cryonics, brain preservation, and mindfiles. It notes debates around what consciousness actually is and skepticism around whether computational reproduction is possible within current technological timeframes. Specifically, it summarizes the views of Susan, who is skeptical that uploading a brain would revive a person and questions if digital copies of loved ones could truly be considered the original. The document proposes that consciousness may be part of reality's fabric and condense into droplets of personal consciousness defined by memories, feelings and personality. It suggests preservation methods could work if the attractor structure is captured in detail and the target substrate supports personal consciousness.