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The quote highlights the show's influence on the cyberpunk genre and its exploration of what it means to be human in a world where technology has advanced to the point of near-singularity. This quote is likely from a conversation or interview around the time of the show's release, when Kalogridis was discussing the themes and inspirations behind the series.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the tension between the notion of \"what it means to be human\" and the idea that \"all information becomes encodable, including the human mind.\" This paradox highlights the fear that as we increasingly rely on technology to store and process our memories and thoughts, we risk losing our essential humanity. 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