Mind uploading is a novel concept that has caught the imagination of scientists, computer engineers, and science fiction writers. It refers to the transfer of human consciousness or brain function into a digital or computerized format. Although the term "mind uploading" may be the most commonly used phrase to refer to this concept, there are several other synonyms that can be used. Some alternative terms for mind uploading include whole brain emulation, substrate-independent minds, digital immortality, mind copying, mind transfer, and brain uploading. These synonyms describe different aspects of the process or emphasize different features of the technology, but all refer to the idea of transferring human consciousness into a digital format.