I think the best way to think of it is to assume that when you clone a brain, consciousness splits between the two copies.
However, in this case, one of the two conscious paths doesn't really exist since the procedure is destructive. Therefore it seems probable to you subjectively, that you will wake up in a lab in a future century if that ever comes to pass.
Otherwise, you just die like a regular schmuck.
It seems like it's worth a try, since the alternative is certain death and non-existence.
I agree, it's analogous to Pascal's wager. I'm not sure what it being free or costing money has to do with it. If you're about to die, arguably you have less concern about your savings account.
I think the best way to think of it is to assume that when you clone a brain, consciousness splits between the two copies.
However, in this case, one of the two conscious paths doesn't really exist since the procedure is destructive. Therefore it seems probable to you subjectively, that you will wake up in a lab in a future century if that ever comes to pass.
Otherwise, you just die like a regular schmuck.
It seems like it's worth a try, since the alternative is certain death and non-existence.