Doug Conroy developed a superintelligent android capable of seemingly miraculous molecular-level manipulation. His next step was to merge his consciousness into it.

  “What do you plan to do with your newfound powers?” asked his partner Samuel.

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  “Prove that a human can become a god.”

  Samuel shook his head and chuckled.

  “What so funny?”

  “You won’t become a god, Doug. There’s a reason we’ll never see one.”

  “Which is?”

  “Because the moment a godlike savior manifests itself, it’ll become the devil.”

  “How so?”

  “Think about it. Any powers you use will be considered good or evil, depending on who you ask.”