The process of downloading a stack into a new body. This leads to profound "fluidity of identity," where characters may occupy bodies of different races, genders, or ages.
Drawing on philosophies like John Locke's , the series asks whether "self" is found in consciousness or the physical body. Key Characters Altered Carbon
Permanent death occurs only if the cortical stack is physically destroyed without a remote backup. The process of downloading a stack into a new body
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. Key Characters Permanent death occurs only if the
Altered Carbon is a seminal cyberpunk narrative, originating as a 2002 novel by Richard K. Morgan and later adapted into a Netflix series. Set in the 25th century, it explores a world where human consciousness—digitized into "cortical stacks"—can be transferred between bodies, or "sleeves," effectively making death a "minor blip" for those who can afford it . Core Concepts and Technology
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 series' depth lies in its "transhumanist thread," which examines how technology redefines life and the soul: