# The aim is to preserve the functions of the mind, not the biological tissue by Randal A. Koene > "The aim is to preserve the functions of the mind, not the biological tissue." > **— Randal A. Koene**, *Whole-brain emulation discussions, wording candidate* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: Whole-brain emulation discussions, wording candidate.