That’s … normal

Midichlorians are what give people the ability to move objects with their minds.

You’re thinking of Miranda-class

If we don’t give it incentive to want to stay alive, why would it care if we turn it off?

This isn’t an animal with the instinct to stay alive. It is a program. A program we may design to care about us, not about itself.

Also the premise of that thought experiment was about paperclips.

Yes, but only diagonally

Only if they enjoy it

By being interesting.

How you do that is up to you. Like visibly enjoying hobbies, having an eccentric look, going for a fun personality, or being in cool locations. It also allows you to talk about something you personally enjoy.

+20 if the bouncer is a baby