Does Higher Self Wander?

[xise]

data's encounter with his higher self:



"You are the bird."

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One way to look at it is that the higher self is a star trek-type hologram of the future you. Are holograms conscious? You'd have to watch a lot of star trek and you'd have to decide for yourself, as there is no clear cut answer. But put me in the affirmative category for now.