A gifted programmer, who has built a career on creating realistic virtual reality experiences, becomes obsessed with creating the ultimate simulation of human consciousness. As he immerses himself in the project, the lines between reality and simulation begin to blur, and he encounters unsettling glitches and anomalies that suggest the program is evolving beyond his control. His quest for perfection leads him to a horrifying realization about the nature of reality and the terrifying consequences of his creation.