[It would've been reasonable to leave it at "obviously dead", and in fact, Connor's mind had initially settled on the idea. But the need for details, to avoid generalized assumptions, is hardwired into him. One might even call it an aspect of his personality, and if not that, at least a very advantageous consequence of what he was designed to do.
For these same reasons, the delay in receiving a reply is certainly noted. Hesitation? Is he crossing an uncomfortable line, poking at a sensitive topic? Strange how for all that Connor wants to avoid weighted talk of individuality and even ego, the conversation always takes a skewed turn towards it.]
But your current consciousness is the human you? One and the same?
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For these same reasons, the delay in receiving a reply is certainly noted. Hesitation? Is he crossing an uncomfortable line, poking at a sensitive topic? Strange how for all that Connor wants to avoid weighted talk of individuality and even ego, the conversation always takes a skewed turn towards it.]
But your current consciousness is the human you? One and the same?