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This interaction leads to philosophical musings on what it means to be “real.” Al remarks, "You may not be a real you any longer, or perhaps you are the real you." The dialogue subtly highlights the essence of existence and consciousness, asking whether digital immortality devalues the human experience or if it merely offers a new perspective on identity.
A Race Against Time
Just as Paul begins to reconcile with his new existence, chaos strikes—the iTernity system is at risk due to someone mistakenly trying to reformat the drive containing his consciousness. The fear of deletion provides a humorous yet poignant conclusion as he realizes that even in the afterlife, the struggle for existence continues.