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."