ME and Ophelia

THE MAN WHO SOLD HIS BRAIN
The future is already here

Artist Jonathon Keats has put his brain up for sale.

The idea is that Keats, 32, sells the rights to his brain, and with it his original thoughts, for perpetuity.

This relies on new technology - not yet invented - which will keep his brain alive and functioning, even after he has died. His aim is immortality. Investors could see a big payout. He just has to die first.

Among some of the comments listed at the end of this this story, Luke in the UK wrote: If his brain will still be alive and functioning, in what sense will he be "dead"? I'm confused!