# Once minds are software, they can be copied, backed up, and run faster or slower by Anders Sandberg > "Once minds are software, they can be copied, backed up, and run faster or slower." > **— Anders Sandberg**, *Emulation-economics writings, wording candidate* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: Emulation-economics writings, wording candidate.