Samantha Jenkins won a Mega Sweepstakes on live holo-TV.


    “Congratulations, Ms. Jenkins! Please select one of these three prizes:


    “A New Oasis Home on Mars.


    “Consciousness uploading to an android body for life extension.


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    “Fifty million tax-free universal crypto credits.”


    She thought for a moment, then said, "I choose option two!"


    She spoke with her lawyer in confidence, perusing the sweepstake’s contractual legalese and fine print to alter her request.


    Approximately a decade and a half later:


    "Come on, Jack, let''s go for a run!"


    Jack barked, wagged his robotic tail, then hopped off the couch—ready, willing, and able.