I agree with reviewer poolandrews that the episode leaves a bit to be desired. It's hard to fathom that the government would have allowed something like this, but let's say it did. It would have become obvious fairly quickly that it was a mistake.
Another point - and this goes to the premise of the story: Why does EVERYONE wants a contact?! I wouldn't want to live on in someone else's head. Why would I? For what reason? I might want to take on my wife and vice-versa, but that's about it. But wait, even that - why would I want ALL of my wife's memories. Think about it. It's pretty obvious....
And yes (poolandrews), I didn't understand the scene in the movie theater either.
Another point - and this goes to the premise of the story: Why does EVERYONE wants a contact?! I wouldn't want to live on in someone else's head. Why would I? For what reason? I might want to take on my wife and vice-versa, but that's about it. But wait, even that - why would I want ALL of my wife's memories. Think about it. It's pretty obvious....
And yes (poolandrews), I didn't understand the scene in the movie theater either.