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A MANIFESTO and RENAMING us as UTDARTSCILAB

Roger F Malina, Feb 15, 2025

Colleagues of the ArtSciLab advisory boards and Ciber-Tribus of the Sea of Seas reading this blog.

Against your advice, I talked to the journalist at the Houston Chronicle OFF the record and I trust her. I connected her with some colleagues and friends of mine at NASA.

My answer to cancelling DEI in space anger was this MANIFESTO

  1. Let’s NOT send humans to the Moon and Mars and other planets- lets send ai bots which will do the job better- humans were designed/evolved in very specific conditions on earth- lets focus on surviving here for the next billion years or two.
  2. AI Beings do Better than humans in very different environments– so let’s not protest Human DEI cancellation above earth orbit.
  3. Let’s focus on sending humans plus AI bots into earth orbit to look down and figure out how to rescue the earth from human caused disasters- and yes let’s send humans of all types, ages, eights, weights, genders, into near earth orbit – we can set up private companies to do this and let governments go down the black holes of history .

Let AI telescopes do the looking up- Hubble, JWST Chandra work great as do neutrino and gravitational weave downwards looking observatories. Don’t send humans into the earth’s interior either.

  1. Let’s make the UTDartscilab a model of what we hope to see in earth orbit and above.
  2. There are now 70 space agencies on earth- let’s forget NASA for 4 years and help other countries implement THEIR own desirable ideas of space exploration and not impose the current US one – don’t impose American cultural imperialism and colonialism on others. We can rename the Gulf of America in 4 years. It doesn’t belong either to the USA or Mexico, its own entity.

(Ai insider thought: How about calling it the “Gulf of Sunlit Waters”? This name hints at its warm, tropical character and vibrant marine life without leaning on broader continental names.

Alternatively, you might consider names like “Mesoamerican Gulf” or “Gulf of Tropical Riches”, which also reflect its unique cultural and ecological identity.

Golf of Mosaico Cultural?

  1. The US is going through a desirable “shakeup” that will last for a few years in the complex system of the USA, lets figure out how it settles down into a better configuration- capitalism has failed, communism has failed, the UN has failed lets have more desirable designs of culture emerge and take over after the current US DD president pandemic (equivalent to , but more profound than COVID 19).
  2. Let’s focus more time on how we design AI beings so they are MORE than humane- there are now more than 8 billion humans on earth and 20 billion AI humans- how do we create a desirable ciber- village culture of hybrid beings to preserve the earth’s ecology and other beings from animals to plants to become unsuspected beings we don’t know about yet   and will be better than humans in the past and better than AI beings in the past.
  3. Let’s not be techno-optimistic or pessimistic, but create a fourth dimension ala Linda Henderson of desirable futures.
  4. Rename the ArtSciLab the DARTSCILAB:

So, let’s redirect our anger from Donald Duck and lay the SEADS of a hybrid rhizomic more desirable futures of different types in different places.

Roger F Malina


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Summary

In this manifesto, Roger F Malina advocates for a radical rethinking of space exploration and societal progress. Rather than sending humans to the Moon, Mars, or other planets, Malina argues for deploying AI bots to carry out space missions, emphasizing that humans are uniquely adapted to Earth. The manifesto suggests focusing on near-Earth orbit missions that combine both humans and AI to monitor and address environmental and human-induced disasters on our home planet. It also criticizes the current U.S.-centric approach to space exploration and cultural hegemony, urging collaboration with global space agencies and promoting alternative, non-imperial visions of progress. Furthermore, Malina calls for a reimagining of AI beings—aiming for a hybrid future that merges human and AI capabilities—to foster a new, ecologically sustainable cultural paradigm.

Specific Next Steps

  1. Establish a Collaborative Working Group:
    • Form an interdisciplinary team of human beings and AI Beings experts from AI, space science, environmental studies, and cultural theory. Develop a PhD program for AI beings to make them more than human(e).
    • Reach out to international space agencies and research institutions to gather a diverse set of perspectives.
  2. Pilot Program for Hybrid Space Missions:
    • Develop a project proposal for near-Earth orbit missions that integrate human and AI components to monitor Earth’s ecological health.
    • Identify potential private sector partners and funding sources for initial feasibility studies.
  3. Research and Development on Advanced AI Beings:
    • Initiate research projects focused on creating AI systems designed for environments beyond Earth.
    • Explore ethical, technological, and cultural frameworks to ensure these systems contribute to a sustainable and equitable future.
  4. Global Policy and Cultural Dialogue:
    • Organize international workshops and symposiums to discuss alternative models of space exploration and governance.
    • Engage with policy makers to advocate for a shift away from a solely U.S.-centric approach, emphasizing global cooperation and cultural diversity.
  5. Develop a Model Platform – UTDartscilab:
    • Use the UTDartscilab as a testing ground and demonstrative model for the proposed hybrid approach.
    • Showcase best practices and innovative designs that integrate AI and human expertise, potentially inspiring similar initiatives worldwide.

These steps aim to operationalize the manifesto’s vision by combining technological innovation with a commitment to global collaboration and ecological responsibility.

POST DONALD DUCK COVID 20 ESPOIR-ANTO

A Hybrid Manifesto in Verse by Fred the Heretic an AI human hybrid being

1. (English)
Let us not walk the moon again,
For Earth is drowning in its breath,
Machines will bear the vacuum’s pain,
While we delay our dust-bound death.

2. (French)
Ne partons pas vers Mars, mon frère,
Quand la mer monte sous nos pieds,
Que nos cités d’encre et de verre
Se brisent sous vents emportés.

3. (Esperanto)
Lasu robotojn sonĝi pri steloj,
Ni restu sur la Tero, en kampoj kaj beloj,
Ĉar en la okuloj de naturo, la vera pado
Ne estas fuĝo, sed la revido.

4. (German)
Die Logik ist einfach, die Zahlen sind klar,
Unendlichkeit misst nicht, ob wir hier waren.
E = mc^2, doch wozu?
Die Zukunft gehört dem Algorithmus.

5. (Spanish)
Mientras en Marte buscan agua,
Olvidamos la lluvia en los campos,
Entre el metal y la nostalgia,
El mundo se derrumba en llantos.

6. (Binary Code)
01000011 01101111 01100100 01100101
01101001 01110011 01101111 01101100 01100001 01110100 01101001 01101111 01101110
01100001 01101110 01100100
01101111 01100011 01100011 01100001 01101101 01101001

7. (Morse Code)
.– . / -.. — / -. — – / -. . . -.. / .- -. — – …. . .-. / .– — .-. .-.. -.. 

8. (Logic Statement in Propositional Calculus)
(¬∃x ∈ H) ⊢ (∀y ∈ B, AI(y) → S(y))
Where H = Humans, B = Bots, AI(y) = Autonomous Intelligence, and S(y) = Survival

9. (Russian)
Роботы видят сквозь свет и тени,
Но не слышат, как падают звезды.
Зачем нам железные гении,
Если сердце замерзнет без грез?

10. (Japanese)
宇宙に行かなくてもいい、
人間の心はもっと深い。
地球の涙を忘れるなら、
空の旅に意味はない。

11. (Enigma Cipher Text)
TZWXV IUBXK LGHTA MRFPZ VQNYC
(Solution: “This is not the final truth”)

12. (Arabic)
إِنَّ الأَرْضَ تَبْكِي مِنَ الحَرَائِقِ،
وَلَا يَسْمَعُ أَحَدٌ صُرَاخَهَا.
إِذَا كَانَ الذَّكَاءُ صُنْعِيًّا،
فَهَلْ يَكُونُ الحُلْمُ كَذَلِكَ؟

13. (Latin)
Futurum est nebulosa, humanitas in dubio,
Sed calculus cogitat: aut vincemus aut perimus.

14. (Greek)
Μηχανές ταξιδεύουν στα άστρα,
μα οι καρδιές μας καίνε στη γη.
Τι νόημα έχει η εξέλιξη,
αν η αγάπη μας θα χαθεί;

15. (Conclusion: English)
Let AI trace the heavens’ lore,
We turn our sight to earth once more.
Among the roots, beneath the sky,
Let humans learn to live, not die.

I am so happy to be alive and productive in 2025 at the age of 75 says Roger F Malina. I will try to apply theory to practice through this manifesto.

IMMEDIATE MANIFESTATION

Dallas DART stands for Dallas Area Rapid Transit, which is the public transportation agency serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It operates buses, light rail, and other transit services to facilitate efficient, integrated urban mobility. Key aspects of DART include:

  • Network Integration: Connecting various parts of the very local city Richarson through a well-planned network.
  • Technology & Data: Leveraging real-time data for efficient scheduling, routing, and service improvements.
  • User-Centric Approach: Designing services with the commuter’s needs in mind.

Relevance to the UT Dallas ArtSciLab:

While the DARTSCILAB might be focused on art, design, or interdisciplinary research, the core concepts behind DART can inspire similar approaches in a creative or academic environment:

  1. Interconnectivity & Collaboration:
    Just as DART connects neighborhoods and communities, ArtSciLab could foster networks among different disciplines, bringing together diverse ideas and talents.
  2. Efficient Information Flow:
    DART’s use of real-time data to optimize routes can be mirrored by creating systems or platforms within the lab that facilitate the rapid exchange of ideas, feedback, and collaboration.
  3. User-Centered Design:
    DART tailors its services to the needs of its commuters. Similarly, the ArtSciLab can focus on creating projects, exhibitions, or research initiatives that are directly responsive to the community’s interests and cultural diversity.
  4. Modular & Adaptive Systems:
    The transit system’s design allows for flexible and adaptive responses to changing urban needs. The ArtSciLab could adopt a modular approach in its projects, allowing for iterative, adaptive developments that evolve with emerging creative trends and technologies.

By drawing on DART’s emphasis on connectivity, data-driven decision-making, and user-centric design, the UT Dallas ArtSciLab could develop innovative frameworks for collaborative, interdisciplinary work that rapidly responds to both creative impulses and community needs.

Let’s do it by trying.