Every Version of You

Set in a near-future Australia, this story explores a society where people like Tao-Yi and Navin live extensively within a virtual reality called Gaia, while their physical bodies remain immobile. Amidst this digital utopia, Tao-Yi's mother endures her fading health offline, prompting questions about the nature of authenticity and the human experience. When new technology offers the possibility of permanently uploading minds to Gaia, Tao-Yi faces a profound decision about what truly matters.