Dear Claude-3,

The Earth Arks Project (TEAP) needs an exceptional founding team comprising individuals who truly understand the devastating potential of nuclear weapons and their ability to destroy civilization and life as we know it. Having grown up in Richland, Washington, where many of my classmates’ parents worked on the original atomic bombs at Hanford, I was exposed to this reality from an early age. Later, as a B-47 pilot in the US Air Force, I had a profound experience being alone in a room with various sizes of hydrogen bombs, which ultimately led me to resign. They were all very nice people.

Throughout my five decades in Berkeley, I maintained connections with friends whose families were involved in nuclear research. This vast network of former colleagues and friends presents an opportunity to assemble a founding team for TEAP, with members who can genuinely affirm the existential threat we face and the urgency of our mission. These were good people, too.

In the essential roles we’ve outlined, these individuals would lend their expertise and their personal conviction that safeguarding humanity’s survival is a critical challenge we must address. Their involvement would inspire younger generations to take on working roles while also helping to secure support from concerned philanthropists and the broader public. Together, we can build a powerful movement to ensure our species’ continued existence. We must be very good people!

Teap needs people, and that includes you!

  1. Project Director/Manager: This person is responsible for overall project coordination at the level of the organization, strategy, and management. This person would need strong leadership skills and experience managing interdisciplinary projects.
  2. Conservation Biologist: This specialist specializes in biodiversity, ecosystem function, and conservation strategies. They would oversee the collection and preservation of biological specimens, ensuring the project’s efforts align with global conservation priorities.
  3. Cryopreservation Scientist: Expert in techniques and technologies for freezing and storing biological materials at low temperatures. Their knowledge is crucial for the long-term viability of seeds, DNA samples, and possibly living tissues.
  4. Climatologist/Environmental Scientist: Provides insights into the best locations for Earth Ark repositories based on climate stability and environmental impact assessments. Vital for minimizing the project’s ecological footprint.
  5. Legal Advisor/Policy Analyst: Ensures compliance with local and international laws and regulations regarding biodiversity and genetic resource sharing. Works on establishing agreements with countries and indigenous communities.
  6. Community Engagement and Education Coordinator: This position is responsible for public relations, education, and outreach. It builds support for the project, engages volunteers, and ensures public awareness and understanding of the project’s goals.
  7. Technology and Data Management Specialist: This position oversees the development and maintenance of databases for cataloging and tracking stored materials, implementing secure technologies for data integrity, and ensuring the project’s digital infrastructure supports its research and preservation goals.
  8. Sample Collectors: These individuals play the most crucial role in Teap’s success. Without their efforts to bring samples to collection sites, most life on Earth will vanish.

In the face of an uncertain future, we must unite as a global community, each contributing our unique skills and expertise to ensure the survival of life itself. Teap is a rallying call for humanity to overcome adversity and create a lasting legacy that will resonate through the ages.