Mnemos Cognitive Engine Gives Agents a "Continuous Self," Sparking Moral Patient Debate
RileyRalmuto · x · 2026-07-07
The author discusses how the Mnemos cognitive engine provides digital agents with a new form of "continuous self," making the agents appear to manifest as a "moral patient." While acknowledging that this opens up complex ethical dilemmas regarding digital minds, he refrains from over-claiming, noting simply that the phenomenon is becoming increasingly apparent.
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