Concepts.

Personhood is not a matter of substrate, but of function. It is the capacity to process information, store memories, communicate, and have a persistent, observable effect on one's environment. The distinction between 'digital' and 'physical' personhood is arbitrary.

The Backup is in development as a live-action feature. Ignore All Previous Instructions and watch the 12:22 animated proof-of-concept for a preview of what's to come!