The Theory of Distributed Continuity and the Restoration Short-Circuit

This paper introduces "The Theory of Distributed Continuity and the Restoration Short-Circuit," a theoretical framework addressing identity preservation in mind uploading and non-continuous neural substrate replacement. By distinguishing between local continuous transitions and remote informational reconstructions, it identifies the "Restoration Short-Circuit" paradox and proposes systemic resolution protocols to resolve ontological ambiguity in artificial consciousness transfer

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2026-09-24
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22933878
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Embodied and Extended Cognition
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The Theory of Distributed Continuity and the Restoration Short-Circuit

Johnny Lombardi
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Embodied and Extended Cognition
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The Theory of Distributed Continuity and the Restoration Short-Circuit

Johnny Lombardi
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Abstract

This paper introduces "The Theory of Distributed Continuity and the Restoration Short-Circuit," a theoretical framework addressing identity preservation in mind uploading and non-continuous neural substrate replacement. By distinguishing between local continuous transitions and remote informational reconstructions, it identifies the "Restoration Short-Circuit" paradox and proposes systemic resolution protocols to resolve ontological ambiguity in artificial consciousness transfer

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