The narrative serves as a "cautionary tale" about the intersection of technology and humanity:
Groups like Neo-Catholics believe that "religious coding"—a software tag preventing resleeving—is necessary because they view artificial immortality as an affront to God. Altered Carbon
Small, disk-like devices implanted at the base of the skull at birth that record a person's DHF (Digital Human Freight), including their personality and memories. The narrative serves as a "cautionary tale" about
The series' depth lies in its "transhumanist thread," which examines how technology redefines life and the soul: Altered Carbon
Permanent death occurs only if the cortical stack is physically destroyed without a remote backup.