PROJECT: RESURRECTION 2.0

Chapter One: Who needs it and why?

Imagine that you can bring a loved one back to life from memories of them and their DNA. Have you presented?

And now I will tell you how to do it.

But first, a little background.

When attempts to create a time machine were unsuccessful, many people who longed to bring their departed loved ones back to life began to look for an alternative way to prolong their lives (or return to it).

Scientists decided to use two components for resurrection - the memory of them and an element of their DNA. They say that as long as we remember those who are not there, they are alive in our memory. It's kind of a soul. DNA is part of the physical shell. Thus, by connecting the soul and body, a person can be revived.

Yes, in the 22nd century, scientists began to treat God and, accordingly, the soul less militantly. They began to study it, and even a whole science appeared related to the study of the soul. Practically, its existence has been proven and substantiated. Of course, the terrible war, which destroyed almost half of the world's population, left its mark on this.

So that a nuclear catastrophe would not happen again, all the remaining inhabitants of the Earth were overtaken by repentance. First of all, those who led to this war and survived. The reborn spirituality led to the creation of a new Church, the purpose of which was not to establish the power of God on Earth, as the Church of past centuries aspired to. The New Church postulated that Gods are people who can achieve what was previously considered a divine miracle. The gods of this time were scientists who were engaged only in creation, healing, restoration of all forms of life (many of which disappeared without a trace, not even DNA remained from them). The main goal of scientists and their new religion was the resurrection of the dead, something that in the past was considered a function of God, but in history there was not a single convincing example of a divine resurrection.

In addition, scientists were interested in creating eternal life or, at least, creating a mechanism for prolonging it, correcting defects and mutations that made people mortal. Of course, scientists understood that if they could defeat nature, it could lead to overpopulation of the planet, famine and wars. But it seemed to them a distant future. While they were living in the present, trying to change their own nature, rebel against God and finally abolish him. To do this, it was necessary to achieve what for centuries was attributed to God.

Slowly and surely moving towards their goal, they managed to prove that it is possible to record people's memory on electronic media (dreams have long been recorded, becoming the first step towards achieving the goal). It remained only to understand how to synthesize, combine memory and DNA. Many survivors of the terrible war wanted to bring back to life loved ones who were not so lucky. It was this desire that became the motive for the emergence of a new ideology that humanity needed. After all, the paradigm of science, which led (according to some) or could not avoid (according to others) was the paradigm of progress. It was she who led to the creation of the most terrible weapon in history, although at first she sought to create a source of cheap and affordable energy. It was called the "peaceful atom".

Oddly enough, humanity was in no hurry to abandon this energy source, since it was it that later made it possible to revive everyone who was remembered and whose DNA samples were preserved.

This was largely facilitated by the "blood banks" that existed at large medical centers, and the DNA archives that managed to survive the war. The fact is that these archives began to be created even before the war: knowing that it was inevitable, on the one hand, and also because even before the war, scientists were trying to solve the problem of restoring life or prolonging it, since the world was already comprehending large-scale man-made disasters, large-scale wars and global epidemics - on the other.

Back in 2050, half a century before that war, a group of scientists who warned of the possibility of a global total war issued a manifesto calling not only to avoid the destruction of mankind, but also to develop developments that could compensate for the consequences of a disaster on a universal scale.

Paradoxically, these developments were led primarily by supranational companies from the military-industrial complex: those who sought to create the ideal weapon tried to change the consequences of its use.

Chapter Two: Father and the birth of the concept of RESURRECTION

The life of the future Professor Rosenfeld was played by his father, who passed away at a relatively young age. His life was full of plans for the future, but this future was suddenly cut short by cardiac arrest. Before that, father and son quarreled, rarely communicated, but still loved each other, like father and son). It seemed to the son that his father underestimated him. But it was not so. It's just that the father never told his son that he was proud of him. Although it was not so. But the future professor learned about this only after the death of his father from acquaintances to whom his father told how he admires his son.

At that time, the son was an assistant professor. Signs of his genius began to appear at school: he easily clicked problems in mathematics and physics for high school, conducted experiments in chemistry, synthesizing new substances ... being a sixth grader.

At the age of 12, he was already a freshman at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. He was attracted to medicine and the then fashionable science of biotechnology. At 18, he defended his doctoral dissertation in mathematics, physics and chemistry, proving in practice that it is possible to control time, matter and reverse the aging process, the results of mutation and deformation of tissues of the human body.

The Vision of The Valley of The Dry Bones, 1866

Gustave Doré

The death of his father became an incentive for further post-dissertation research. There was a lot left unsaid between the son and the father, a lot of unexpressed feelings. The son reproached himself for not being with his father on his last birthday. And a month and a half later, on February 15, his father passed away. So suddenly their dialogue was interrupted. It had to be restored, and for this it was necessary ... to resurrect the father.

At first, the young scientist was interested in the possibility of creating a time machine: with its help, he believed, it would be possible to return to the day of his father's death in order to be next to him and help avoid death. And although, having collected bits of information, the day of his father's death was able to reconstruct, this did not revive him. The information was stored in memory.

But the time machine was an expensive project, it was difficult to solve the question: how to save living matter and in what armor to chain it so that it remains safe and sound during time travel. And although the question of carriers - supersonic aircraft and photon rockets - was already yesterday, even having reached the speed of light, new modern carriers did not solve the issue of turning back time. They could move forward, but not backward. Later, after our scientist solved the problem of resurrection, the time machine was invented. This made it possible to return to the past and collect the DNA of grandfathers and great-grandfathers, whom he really wanted to meet. After all, the memories of them were preserved, books were written about them.

The impossibility of traveling in time did not stop Rosenfeld. He began to research and develop a new method. At first, he did not know in which direction to move, how to create a concept.

But the problem was solved suddenly. Help came from the most unpredictable activity. On weekends, the professor decided to watch his favorite science fiction movie from the last century. Now it was difficult to consider it fantastic, but it was considered so in its time. Everything that was shown in the picture seemed ordinary, completely and next to the scientist who surrounded him: laser weapons, flights to the Moon and Mars on Mondays and Wednesdays, excursions to Jupiter on Saturdays, and even interplanetary competitions of robot guitarists.

In one scene, the robot lost a beloved friend - a person. And if the destroyed robot could be repaired, the damaged parts, parts replaced, then it was impossible to restore the person. Mourning the loss, the robot regretted that his friend could not be resurrected.

And, as Archimedes once exclaimed his famous "eureka", it flashed through the scientist's brain: resurrection. This is how the concept was born.

Chapter Three: How does it work?

At first, the scientist thought that it was necessary to create a robot that would look like a father. He began collecting photos and videos to recreate his appearance. He spent hours looking through old albums, peering into features dear to his heart, trying to catch every detail, every nuance. He reviewed amateur films shot with long-obsolete cameras, listening to his father's voice, trying to remember his intonations, his laughter.

But it was only an external resemblance. It was necessary to breathe life into this shell, soul. And then the scientist decided that it was necessary to record the memories of everyone who knew his father. Of course, these memories were subjective, each person saw the father in his own way, but, putting them together, like pieces of a mosaic, it was possible to put together an objective picture.

But how to record memory? Rosenfeld knew that scientists had learned to record dreams by deciphering the electrical impulses of the brain, but how to record memories, how to extract them from the depths of human consciousness?

And then he remembered that there is such a thing as "genetic memory," which is passed down from generation to generation. If it can be transmitted biologically, why can't it be transmitted electronically?

The scientist began to study this issue. He learned that genetic memory is information that is stored in DNA, in the spirals of life. And if it can be read and deciphered, then why can't it be recorded and transferred to another medium?

He began to experiment. First, he recorded the memories of animals. It was easier, since they have a simpler memory structure, more primitive emotions and instincts. He implanted microscopic electrodes into the brains of rats, cats, dogs, recording their reactions to various stimuli, their dreams, their fears and joys. Then he moved on to people, to volunteers who were willing to share their memories in the name of science.

And finally, he managed to record the memories of his father. It was a great joy, a real breakthrough. He spent hours in his laboratory listening to his father's voice, seeing his smile, his gestures. But how to combine this recording with DNA, how to breathe this soul into a lifeless body?

He decided to use cloning technology, which has long ceased to be science fiction. He took a sample of his father's DNA, stored in a cryobank during his lifetime, and created a clone. Then he uploaded a recording of memories into it, implanting a microchip with priceless information into the clone's brain.

And finally, the day came when the father's clone opened his eyes. He recognized his son and hugged him. It was a real miracle, a resurrection from the dead.

Chapter Four: Ethical Problems and Consequences

Of course, the resurrection of the dead caused many ethical problems. Some believed that this was unnatural and that man should not interfere in God's affairs. After all, life and death are a sacrament that is beyond the control of the human mind. The resurrection violated the natural order of things, turned the idea of life and death upside down.

Others feared that this would lead to overpopulation of the planet. After all, if it is possible to resurrect the dead, then why limit the birth rate? The earth is not rubber, its resources are limited. Resurrection could lead to hunger, disease, social conflict.

There were also those who feared that the resurrection would become an instrument of power and control. After all, the one who owns the technology of resurrection can dictate their terms, manipulate people, play on their most secret feelings.

But there were also those who rejoiced at the opportunity to bring back their loved ones. They saw nothing wrong with it; on the contrary, it was a chance to correct the mistakes of the past, to say unspoken words, to spend a little more time with those they loved. For them, resurrection was not a violation of the laws of nature, but a triumph of human genius, a victory over death.

Professor Rosenfeld understood that his invention could have unpredictable consequences. He knew that resurrection was not just a scientific experiment, it was an intervention in the very foundations of human existence. But he believed that it would help people cope with the grief of loss and give them new hope. He believed that resurrection was not the end, but a new beginning.

Chapter Five: The Future of the RESURRECTION Project

The Resurrection Project continues to evolve. Scientists are working to make the process of resurrection more accessible and safer. They are improving the technology of recording and reproducing memory, looking for new ways to connect it with DNA, and developing ethical standards and rules governing resurrection.

They are also exploring the possibility of resurrecting not only humans, but also animals and plants. After all, every living being has the right to a second life, to a new opportunity.

Perhaps in the future we will be able to resurrect everyone we have lost. And this will be a real miracle, a new era in the history of mankind. An era in which death will no longer mean the end, but only a temporary pause, a respite before a new journey.