# Preserve the Mind’s Function, Not the 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.
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