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Murray eventually claims his agency by seeking the destruction of his own existence, understanding the profound human craving for agency and purpose. His resolve to find a way to end himself—a form of ultimate control—demonstrates a critical truth:
The real power isn’t in controlling the universe or even the AI—it's in asserting human agency, in creating meaning by choice, even in the face of inevitable death.
This contrasts starkly with the mere outsourcing of the “last question” to AI. Murray’s act signifies that truth and purpose stem from authentic human decision, not from endless reliance on external salvation.