Samantha Jenkins won a Mega Sweepstakes on live holo-TV.

  “Congratulations, Ms. Jenkins! Please select one of these three prizes:

  “A New Oasis Home on Mars.

  “Consciousness uploading to an android body for life extension.

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  “Fifty million tax-free universal crypto credits.”

  She thought for a moment, then said, "I choose option two!"

  She spoke with her lawyer in confidence, perusing the sweepstake’s contractual legalese and fine print to alter her request.

  Approximately a decade and a half later:

  "Come on, Jack, let's go for a run!"

  Jack barked, wagged his robotic tail, then hopped off the couch—ready, willing, and able.