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The salvation of life on earth into distant times can be promoted by a program to place tough containers of the earth’s seeds, soils, and information in places where they will erode out of the soil in the future. The containers would be buried in hidden places in high mountains and extinct volcanoes where the temperature is very cold and where they would come out of the soil in roughly predictable distant times. There are a few technical problems that need ideal solutions based on experiments, but they are surely solvable. The timing of the seeds naturally exposing themselves would be determined by what would be needed by future generations. The materials needed at different times and places need to be projected for ten years from now and would be different from those in a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand years. The language needed to explain how to use what is in the containers would be a little problem in ten years but real in a thousand years, and in ten thousand years it would require teaching materials like children’s books all the way through college. The real problem is getting people to create these time capsules, as it will take time, money, and the dedication of many people to perfect the capsules and to find the perfect locations for burying them. This must begin with energizing people to realize the importance of saving the plants and animals of the earth, including humanity. That begins with using Daniel Priestley’s methods to target an internet search for people who are interested in saving all species of life on earth and finding those willing to gather into specialized working groups. I have been working on this problem since 1945, but not until hearing of Priestley’s techniques did I have any understanding of what prevented my publication efforts from succeeding.
I asked ChatGPT-4 to rewrite my paragraph.
Imagine a future where the treasures of Earth – seeds, soils, and invaluable knowledge – are safeguarded in virtually indestructible containers, hidden in the remote crevices of high mountains and dormant volcanoes. Here, amidst the chill and silence, these time capsules are poised to emerge from their earthen vaults at precisely the right moments across the millennia, offering a lifeline to future civilizations. While the concept might sound like something out of a science fiction novel, the idea of creating these life-saving time capsules is both a fascinating challenge and a crucial endeavor. From figuring out how to ensure these capsules endure the test of time, to solving the riddle of communicating with generations yet unborn, each aspect brings its own set of intriguing puzzles. Yet, the real quest lies in rallying humanity to this cause – investing time, resources, and collective wisdom to craft these capsules and choose their resting places wisely. This grand vision starts with sparking a global movement to preserve the diversity of life on our planet. Leveraging innovative strategies, similar to those proposed by Daniel Priestley for engaging communities online, we can unite people from all walks of life. Together, we can embark on this extraordinary journey to safeguard our world’s biological heritage, ensuring that the legacy of Earth’s flora and fauna, including humanity itself, endures through the ages. This isn’t just a project; it’s a testament to our responsibility towards future generations, a bridge across time built by the hands of those who dare to dream big and act now.