Transcendent Thought (SMAC)

Based on Controlled Singularity and Threshold of Transcendence, this technology finally unlocks the keys to the final stage of evolution with Transcendent Thought — the ability to contain a self-awareness, or ‘soul’, outside the bounds of a corporeal form. Those who so choose may now complete the Ascent to Transcendence, joining their consciousness with the Planetary mind in ageless immortality.
Transcendent Thought serves the same function as the Future Technology techs in most of the games of the Civilization series (with the notable exception of Civilization IV): Bonus Points at the end of the game for each 'level' of Transcendent Thought researched.