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In a dramatic climax, as surrogates worldwide are disabled by a malicious virus, the aftermath leaves many bereft of their crutches of artificial existence. The streets, once bustling with surrogate activity, become eerily quiet, filled with confused individuals grappling with their newfound reality.
Lordship over one's existence is poignantly depicted in Greer’s final interactions with his wife, Maggie. Their reunion highlights the resonant themes of longing, reconnection, and the chilling reminder of consequences rooted in technology. The world now faces the daunting task of remembering what it means to be truly human in an age dominated by artificial living.