I would rather have a system that reinforces the don't-die-it-ain't-good rather than a if-you-die-you'll-be-fine system.

Plus the consciousness-upload would be useful for the military. If an agent or a soldier goes rogue, an elite soldier, then all you have to do is kill him, upload his non-rogue save, and keep him away from the things that made him go rogue. You still have your agent.