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>>10355147
Isaac Asimov (who, mind you all, apart from being one of the best sci-fi writers had legit biochemistry PhD) wrote two short stories about two sides of infinity dillema.

First one: The Last Question
https://www.physics.princeton.edu/ph115/LQ.pdf

And the follow-up: The Last Answer
https://highexistence.com/the-last-answer-short-story/

I highly recommend reading those two if you are feeling somewhat queasy about varying point of views about afterlife and nature of consciousness.
And a little tip from me - if you are planing a psychedelic trip in nearby future, and haven't read those two before, then save them for then. Reading The Last Question during my first LSD trip was one of the most serene and profound moments of my life.

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>>10134939
If, for the sake of conversation, we assume that the game has any kind of WIN condition, then yes.

In any other circumstance, I shall refer you to "The Last Answer" by Isaac Asimov, since he already spoken his mind on this matter in the past, and I am certain that his words will reach deeper than mine would at this given time. It's a short read, but I may risk the assumption that it will be worthwile.

http://www.thrivenotes.com/the-last-answer/

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