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Personal identity is what makes each of us different and unique when compared to any other individual around the world. There may be individuals that have some characteristics in common with others such as twins, but there will be no two people who have the exact same personal identity. The question of whether or not personal identity survives in such a procedure as the one in question is complex and difficult. This is due to the many different perspectives as to the proper definition of personal identity. The question of personal identity arises after the procedure such as this one. The question that arises is if the personal identity has survived or have two new identities been created through the procedure ending up with three individuals overall. If this is the case does personal identity survive within the two new individuals in some way or has the original identity died with two newly created personal identities in the two new individuals.

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