Toward a 'Book of Knowledge and Wisdom', transmissible to future generations in hope of Renaissance.

meme - An element of culture transmissible by non-genetic means.

memeplex -
A set of associated memes which interact to reinforce each other.



Welcome to the Missive Project

Human civilization is arguably in early stages of a catastrophic, global collapse to be followed by a desperately dark age.

Against that possibility the Missive Project aims to preserve and transmit 'unpackable' kernels of knowledge with the goal of facilitating Renaissance.

This site is under construction. Please excuse errors and inconsistencies. --- Dave Z

DRAFT Table of Contents

 This is the draft outline for the project. It lists broad headers for subjects for inclusion, to be elaborated in the course of the project, as well as indicating a general order.


It's a work in progress... suggestions?


Genesis
  • Singularity
  • Space, Time, Energy, Matter, Gravity
  • Entropy
  • Scale
  • Formation of Stars
  • Formation of the Solar System
  • Origins of Life

Reason
  • Logic
  • Math
  • Scientific Method

Wisdom
  • Self
  • Others
  • Community
  • Respect
  • Consent
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Political
  • Right Living
  • Happiness

Knowledge
  • Dangers of Knowledge
  • Astronomy
  • Physics
  1. Atomic Hypothesis
  2. Thermodynamics
  3. Electromagnetics
  4. Relativity
  5. Quantum
  6. Chaos
  7. Chemistry
  8. Laws of Motion
  9. Mechanics 
  10. Optics
  • Biology
  1. Evolution (detailed)
  2. Replicators
  3. Natural Selection
  4. Genotype
  5. Phenotype
  6. Extended Phenotype
  7. Ecosystems
  8. Gaia
  • Human Body
  1. Basic Anatomy
  2. Cardio Pulmonary System
  3. Digestive System
  4. Organ functions 
  5. Reproductive
  6. Infection and Hygiene
  7. Immune System 
  8. Hypothermia 

Art
  1. Music
  2. Poetry
  3. Images

History
  1. Evolutionary Origins
  2. Known Human Families
  3. Ages (Stone, Neolithic, Bronze, Iron, Industrial, Information)
  4. Hunter Gatherer to Agriculture 
  5. Rise and Fall of Civilizations
  6. Limits to Growth

Closing Words

No comments:

Post a Comment