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“Knowing that a great bit of the technology is active and actually happening, and that the technology that we're talking about, in terms of uploading a human consciousness, is probably not all that far away, to be honest. Indeed, it will happen. It's pretty close.”

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Johnny Depp is a renowned American actor known for his unique acting style and diverse roles. Born on June 9, 1963, he has achieved great success in the film industry since the 1980s. Depp gained widespread popularity for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series, for which he has won numerous awards. His career spans from independent films to major Hollywood blockbusters. more

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