Saturday, October 31, 2020
Thanatos to Hyperion
Techn0shaman interviews Miss Metaverse - Katie
techn0shaman: This is rather interesting, I am usually the interviewee but this time around I thought it would be really great to interview the internets favorite female futurist! Miss Metaverse! She is so lovely, Katie has been an excellent source of futuristic content for the better half of a decade now and her impressive list of accomplisments + her amazing personality has really made this interview special. I am so happy to have had to chance to sit down [virtually] and get to know her thoughts on some burning questions I had to ask!
"Hey Katie, it's such an honor to sit down and be able to connect with you on such an important day, in what has turned out to be a chaotic year! We have been friends for quite some time now, and last time we got together was for VRTO 2020 - Now that we are approaching All Hallow's eve, I was thinking of some things that have to do with family.
Samhain is the time of year in which the veil between this side of the yawning grave and the Summerlands is the thinnest. It is now that we honor our ancestors, the spirits of family and friends that have crossed over the rainbow bridge continue to guide us and reach across the dimensions of time. Genealogy - the science and technology of family lineage is something that is exponentially accelerating because of the democratization of genetic technologies - when we propagate this technology forward 20 years to 2040, the possibilities that will be available to us in the coming years are really exciting!
When you think about your ancestors and your strong family lineage and the power of the hundreds of thousands of years of hard work and determination that got you to where you are today, do you ever wonder what your great grandmother x10 was like and how she lived her life? - I would love to get to know my ancestors - with the complete understanding of genetics we will have the possibility to fuse that technology with 3D bioprinting, or nanomachines that could potentially simulate the exact biological code of our past of beloved families."
"Katie: Our generation, the Millennials, are the first to have our digital lives stored online forever. We’re using genealogy websites, cord blood banking / stem cells, and DNA testing to find out who we are and where we came from, but many mysteries remain.
Emerging technologies and industries like AR / VR / MR, synthetic biology, and nanotech (nannites), are evolving exponentially and will allow us to time travel in the present.
Technological resurrection is the future and will take many forms. It will also be wildly entertaining. I look forward to the day I can step into a holodeck and spend an afternoon hanging out with my ancestors, exploring their world, and even becoming a part of it."
techn0shaman: "In the future when it is possible to bring people back, humans and AI will be faced with the moral dilemma of deciding on whether or not it is right to do so. Do you think in a post resource scarcity society we will bring back our ancestors, digitally and/or physically?"
Katie: "When most people think about the ways in which we may one day be able to bring the dead back to life, they probably think of techniques like cloning or DNA sequencing. The problem with these is that they would be essentially bringing a new human into the world, without their knowledge and experiences.
Cryonics companies have only been around for a few decades and it’s uncertain how successful this method will be in bringing deceased people back to life in the future.
Emerging technologies such as AI and VR will be the first steps towards this future. It’s likely we’ll meet or interact with our ancestors based on digital models in VR well before we’ll interact with them in the physical. I predict that by 2050, we will find the right balance between both digital and physical experiences.
Now is a good time to start considering the moral implications of engaging with controversial figures from history, whether in a digital space or IRL. If they’re experienced in a controlled simulated realm, then we’d view them as advanced video game characters, as harmless NPCs. Let’s keep them that way."
techn0shaman: "Ancestors, obviously are not only human, we have many many animal ancestors in our lineage too. Farther back in history before we were human, and more recently as friends and coworkers, family, and pets. We have a very close connection to the non human entities that surround us - With the likelihood of the possibility of bringing back and our animal ancestors - what is the thing you are looking forward to the most in regards to being able to connect to pets and friends that have crossed over?"
Katie: "Both of my parents died by the time I was 21. I’ve also lost several loved ones over the years. Even though they are gone, I still feel like I can connect with them, even if it’s a daydream of a conversation I’d be having with them.
I often think about what it would be like to meet my parents in some future virtual or physical experience. I like to believe they’re in Heaven, a higher realm full of love and blissfulness.
In the meantime, I’d love to know what my dog Kitty is thinking. She’s a tiny fluffy teacup Pomeranian (aged 9) and she has such a personality. I would totally have Kitty technologically resurrected one day, you know, for science."
techn0shaman: "Generational wisdom is something that comes to mind when I think about my ancestors, the knowledge they had, the experiences they went through, and the beliefs and ideologies they held. I would love to be able to communicate and learn from my family going back thousands of years, I’m sure I could teach them a thing or two as well :P Katie - how do you think family life will change if we were to bring our ancestors into the future with us - what do you think they would find the most shocking about being able to be brought back from the otherside?"
Katie: “Our lives are not our own. we are bound to others, past and present. And by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future.” - Somni 451
Have you ever watched the movie Cloud Atlas? This discussion reminds me of that film.
I’d love to meet my ancestors and experience their realities. I’d want to learn all about what their lives were like and what the world was like during their lifetime.
I often think about what it would be like if my parents could see how far we’ve come even in the past 15 years, before smart phones, social media and the faster and much more advanced internet. To have my ancient ancestors visit us in the future would be a trip!"
For more information on Miss Metaverse you can check our her podcast series called "NuHumanity" which you can learn more about here:
Twitter.com/missmetaverse and futuristmm.com (relaunching soon)
Adriaan Damman aka Hadrian Damon
As the son of a wealthy merchant and member of the nobility, Adriaan Damon Damman was afforded many privileges and opportunities in life. He received a thorough education, learning languages, history, mathematics, and the arts. He also trained in the martial arts, becoming skilled in swordsmanship and horsemanship.
In 1555, Adriaan married Margaret Stewart, the daughter of James Stewart, a powerful nobleman in Scotland. The couple settled in Canongate, a town in the Midlothian region of Scotland. They had three children together: Thomas, Theophilus, and Adrian.
Adriaan devoted much of his time to managing his family's businesses and properties, including several large estates and a fleet of trading ships. He was a shrewd and successful businessman, and his wealth and influence grew over the years.
Despite his busy schedule, Adriaan made time for leisure and pursuits of his own. He was a patron of the arts and often hosted lavish parties and gatherings at his estate. He was also an avid collector of rare and valuable objects, including books, art, and musical instruments.
In 1607, at the age of 68, Adriaan passed away at his estate in Scotland. He was remembered as a kind and generous man, who was loved and respected by those who knew him. His legacy lived on through his children and their descendants, who continued to thrive and prosper in the years that followed.
William (Bill) Henry Taylor & Annie Phyllis James
William "Bill" Henry Taylor was born on April 22, 1914, in Grand Bruit, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, to John Jack William Taylor, age 28, and Harriet Ann Billiard, age 22. He had six siblings: Melida Joanna, James, John Edgar, Cliffard, Gilbert, Hazel, Wilfred, and Emlie. In 1935, he lived in Grand Bruit, Fortune, Burgeo and La Poile, Newfoundland, Canada and was single.
On April 3, 1940, William "Bill" Henry Taylor married Annie Phyllis Taylor James in Grand Bruit, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. They had six children together: Edna Sheaves, Grace, Marion, Jane, William "Bill," and June.
In 1945, William "Bill" Henry Taylor lived in Harbour Le Cou, Burgeo and La Poile, Newfoundland, Canada with his wife and children.
William "Bill" Henry Taylor died on August 23, 1980, in Harbour Deep, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at the age of 66.
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Annie Phyllis Taylor James was a remarkable woman. She was born in June 1920 in New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, a small fishing village nestled along the rugged coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. From a young age, Annie was immersed in the traditions and culture of the sea, and she grew up learning the ways of the ocean and the art of fishing.
As she grew older, Annie became known as a skilled seamstress, and she spent many hours knitting and sewing clothes and blankets for her family. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed spending her days lost in the pages of a good book.
Despite her love of domestic arts, Annie had a deep fascination with the sea and the adventures it held. She would often dream of sailing the open ocean and exploring the vast, unknown depths of the Atlantic. And when she married William "Bill" Henry Taylor on April 3, 1940, she found the perfect partner to share her dreams and adventures with.
Together, Annie and Bill raised six children in the close-knit community of Harbour Deep, Newfoundland and Labrador, and they spent their days working hard and building a life together.
But even as she tended to the needs of her family, Annie never lost her love for the sea. She would often tell fantastical stories to her children about the mermaids and whales that lived beneath the waves, and she instilled in them a sense of wonder and awe for the natural world.
Tragically, Annie passed away at the young age of 31 on May 27, 1952, but her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom have been inspired by her love of the sea and her adventurous spirit.
Henry Edward Cooper & Lilas Murphy
Henry Edward Cooper was born on August 6, 1891, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son of Charles Edward Cooper and Lydia Ellen Hilchey, who were 29 and 21 years old, respectively, at the time of his birth.
As a young man, Henry faced the tragic loss of his father, Charles Edward, who passed away in 1912 at the age of 49. Despite this loss, Henry went on to marry Lilas Murphy and together they had six children between 1916 and 1928.
Henry's first child, Sydney C., was born in 1916, followed by Stanley Lawton in 1917, Lila Mae in 1919, Gladys Mildred Marie in 1922, Eva Florence in 1926, and Melvin in 1928.
Sadly, Henry's child Sydney C. passed away in 1938 at the age of 21. Henry's mother, Lydia Ellen, also passed away in 1947 at the age of 77. And in 1950, Henry lost his wife, Lilas, who died at the age of 53.
Henry himself passed away on November 5, 1960, at the age of 69 in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was buried in his hometown of Spry Harbour, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Lilas Murphy was born on June 8, 1897, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She grew up with her parents, Laura May Newcomb and Ervin Oliver Murphy, and spent her childhood in the small coastal town of Murphy Cove.
As a young adult, Lilas met and fell in love with Henry Edward Cooper. They married and had six children together between 1916 and 1928: Sydney C., Stanley Lawton, Lila Mae, Gladys Mildred Marie, Eva Florence, and Melvin.
Lilas devoted herself to raising and caring for her children, and was a loving and supportive wife to Henry. However, her life was not without hardship. In 1938, her son Sydney C. passed away at the young age of 21. Then, in 1941, her father Ervin Oliver passed away, followed by her mother Laura May in 1949.
Despite these challenges, Lilas remained a strong and resilient woman. She lived a full and fulfilling life, surrounded by the love of her family and the close-knit community of Murphy Cove.
On November 12, 1950, at the age of 53, Lilas passed away in her hometown. She was buried in the cemetery at Spry Harbour, near the graves of her parents and son. She will always be remembered as a devoted mother, wife, and friend, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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