"But the big trap, and props to Chris Langan for this idea: if your soul is eternal, why the fuck would you want to upload it into a box?"
Because they think they can escape the consequences of their actions / karma / hell / reincarnation / whatever you want to call it, if they just don't die. Basically indulge in all their vices and ego desires "without consequence". To defy God.
"But the big trap, and props to Chris Langan for this idea: if your soul is eternal, why the fuck would you want to upload it into a box?"
Because they think they can escape the consequences of their actions / karma / hell / reincarnation / whatever you want to call it, if they just don't die. Basically indulge in all their vices and ego desires "without consequence". To defy God.