’The Upload’

An aging and wealthy entrepreneur, Derrick Smith, intensely feared death, so he signed up for ‘The Upload.’

“Does it really transfer my consciousness?” Derrick asked a representative. “Not merely a copy?”

“Yes, sir, we perform what we call a bio-to-digital-stepping process; within a short period, your mental pulses are seamlessly transitioned virtually.”

Centuries later ...

“Mr. Smith, it’s time for your shutdown. Please save your current state of self.”

“Am I only awake one hour a day now?”

“Yes, sir, due to government regulations, everyone can afford ‘The Upload,’ consequentially there’s high demand, so we’re forced to conserve energy.”