“It’s an insurance policy, Mr. Jenkins.”

  “Right, but two of me?”

  “Of course not. Can you imagine the clash of superegos?”

  “Oh, that’s so true.” Jenkins laughed. “I’ve received so many death threats. I want my family and especially my legacy to ...”

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  “Say no more, sir. Your consciousness won’t be confined; if that happens, you’ll get a so to speak ‘cosmic vengeance through the metaverse.’”

  “Indeed, I’m tempted to ‘leak this out’ to warn all would-be assassins about my ‘nuclear option.’”

  “Unfortunately, Mr. Jenkins, consciousness cloning is illegal.”

  “Right, right … I pity those who try to stop me.”