SOMA Philosophical Questionnaire

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Please feel free to skip questions or write your own responses! I'm betting that a strong pattern will emerge.

General Philosophy

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1. Do you think consciousness is physical or nonphysical?
A. Physical.
B. Nonphysical.
C. Consciousness? What's that?

2. Would you use a Star Trek transporter (assuming it's in perfect condition)?
A. Yes.
B. Probably.
C. Probably not.
D. No.

3. Would you help a terminally ill person commit suicide (disregarding legal issues)?
A. Yes.
B. Probably.
C. Probably not.
D. No.

4. Are you religious?
A. Yes.
B. Unsure.
C. No.

SOMA: Continuity

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5. How do you think your viewpoint changes throughout the game?
A. I play as Simon-1, then Simon-2, then Simon-3, then Simon-4.
B. I relive Simon-3's memories, then play as Simon-3, then play as Simon-4.
C. I play as a single Simon (ignoring the post-credits scene).

6. How do you feel about the "continuity enthusiasts" at Theta?
A. They had the right idea.
B. They were desperate people who took a risk.
C. They were stupid/delusional.

7. Do you think the WAU could restore a dead person's consciousness?
A. Yes. From the person's perspective, they would "close their eyes and then open them again".
B. No. It can only create a new consciousness.

8. In Simon's shoes, would you view the ARK as a possible escape route?
A. Yes. I'm guaranteed to get on the ARK.
B. Yes. I have a 50-50 shot at getting on the ARK.
C. Yes, but only if I kill myself (like the people at Theta).
D. No. There's no way for me to get on the ARK.

SOMA: Ethics

Spoiler below!

9. What value do you place on robot Carl Semken's life?
A. His life is as valuable as a human life.
B. His life is less valuable than a human life, but still valuable.
C. His life is no more valuable than a modern-day machine.

10. What value do you place on simulated Brandon Wan's life?
A. His life is as valuable as a human life.
B. His life is less valuable than a human life, but still valuable.
C. His life is no more valuable than a modern-day machine.

11. Before leaving Omicron, what's the right thing to do?
A. Spare Simon-2.
B. Kill Simon-2.

12. Is Johan Ross closer to a hero or a villain?
A. A hero.
B. A villain.

SOMA: The Fate of Mankind

Spoiler below!

13. How do you feel about the WAU?
A. The WAU is humanity's best shot at survival.
B. The WAU is unpredictable; it may or may not save humanity.
C. The WAU is an abomination that must be destroyed.

14. How do you feel about the ARK?
A. The ARK is humanity's best shot at survival.
B. The ARK is valuable as a record of human history.
C. The ARK is essentially a futile project.

If anyone's interested, here are my responses:

Spoiler below!

1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. A