: A major plot point involves "Freeyond," a supposedly free digital afterlife for the poor. Nathan and Nora discover it is a political scheme designed to eliminate the voting power of the underprivileged by moving them into a digital space where they lose their legal rights.

: Nathan finds himself stuck in a "2G" status—a low-bandwidth, low-data tier of Lakeview—after his wealthy ex-girlfriend, Ingrid, seemingly uploads herself to be with him.

: Greg Daniels (known for The Office and Parks and Recreation ).