A criterion that tracks overlapping chains of waking psychological connections survives the unconsciousness objection because it never claimed identity requires memory of every sub-interval of a life.

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Overlapping chains(describes how memories and experiences connect to create continuity): A series of connected moments or stages that overlap with each other, like links in a chain where each new link touches the previous one.
Psychological connections(as what grounds responsibility even without a unified person): Links between mental states and experiences, like remembering something you did or having beliefs and desires that span over time.
Sub-interval(refers to moments you might not consciously remember): A smaller section of time within a longer period—like individual days within your whole life.
The unconsciousness objection(a common criticism this theory tries to avoid): A challenge to theories of personal identity that says: if you can't remember something, how can it still be part of 'you' and your identity?

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