Dr. Jennifer Chew, a quantum physicist, tested her new device to expose the simulation through a quantum tunneling method.


    A portal opened, and she saw another world of indescribable beauty.


    She tried to put her hand through the portal but was blocked.


    "How can I make it through this thing?" she asked aloud.


    "You can''t, Jennifer," said a voice.


    "And you are?"


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    "An overseer from the other side. Reality, if you will."


    "So I''m stuck in this simulation?"


    "Yes, but for a good reason. It''s so that you can recycle forever along with the others."


    "But why?"


    "You''ve forgotten, Jennifer, as you''re supposed to before uploading. You signed up for a life extension insurance policy."


    "So that''s it?"


    "Well, no. Not exactly."


    "Oh?"


    "Yes, while we understand you don''t remember, you have committed a EULA violation."


    "What exactly did I violate?"


    "Before you were born, so to speak, you agreed to never hack the simulation. So now we must terminate this life''s contract."


    "Oh no! I want to live!"


    "Of course, you will, Jennifer. You''ll be reborn with a new persona. It''s for the best."