Anime “The Gene of AI” several topics about the existence of biological and mechanical beings come to mind.

In the second episode of “The Gene of AI” two different stories of young individuals are told — one is a biological human, and the other is a mechanical human. Although they have the same appearance, they have different perspectives on the meaning of survival.

1, If humans could choose to become a mechanical being or a biological being in the future, it would have different effects on behavior.

Mechanical Humans: They would have advantages in terms of bodily and physiological stability and predictability. In this scenario, humans might focus more on intellectual and spiritual development. With all the data and limitations known and unchanging, humans in this state may be inclined to explore philosophical questions such as the pursuit of meaning and purpose, self-realization, and morality. *Assuming the mechanical body cannot be easily updated.

Biological Humans: Going through the process of growth from infancy to adulthood and old age, humans may place more emphasis on individual development and the changes in life. In this situation, humans might pay more attention to bodily sensations, emotional experiences, interpersonal relationships, and social interactions. They may contemplate the meaning and value of time, existence, and change more deeply and strive for personal growth and surpassing physical limitations to achieve self-realization.

2, However, if humans were trapped in a mechanical body where every outcome of work and leisure activities could be predicted, and the body would not change or progress, then where would the meaning of survival be?

Humans might focus on pursuing inner self-realization and growth, development on the spiritual level — exploring self-consciousness, cultivating wisdom, cultivating inner peace and happiness, seeking knowledge and learning, establishing deep interpersonal relationships and social connections.

3, Thinking about humans living in an eternal and unchanging body, when the body encounters problems but cannot change and is forever trapped in the machinery…

In this scenario, if humans encountered an accident in a deserted place and were trapped there for decades without being discovered, it would be an extreme state of isolation and helplessness. They would feel extremely lonely and desperate, lose the sense of reality, and experience a prolonged sense of meaninglessness. Being unable to change the environment and solve problems would make them feel trapped and lose the meaning of life.