The BtDB Project

There is a new manifesto lurking in the shadows, asking the question: If death is the end of all, must it last forever? Can we humans do anything about death, by our own hands?

The manifesto is written without rose-tinted glasses and offers a conceptual adventure and rational hope. It boldly confronts both the dark and brighter sides of the subject at hand.

Implications and complications of the proposed quest are thoroughly analyzed. Temporary conclusions are used as stepping stones for a better understanding of the necessary tasks ahead.

A wide variety of proposed actions is presented to propel this almost impossible mission to bring all the dead back.

It may sound unthinkable, bordering on madness, but is it truly impossible? Not entirely. Hang on.

Firstly, consider what mindless evolution has achieved over billions of years. (If you don’t agree with us about evolution, just assume it temporarily, for the sake of argument, and see where it leads.)

Then, think about all human achievements over the last few hundred years. Finally, consider the scientific and technological developments of the recent past.

Okay. Now, imagine a civilization with its roots here and now, but more mature. Let’s assume that such a civilization survives not just for a few decades or centuries, but thousands, even millions of years. Now, what if scientific and technological progress continues for that long? What abilities would such a civilization possess? Certainly, many would be beyond our comprehension, while others would not.

Now back to the point: What if they put all their resources into reconstructing the past—not only the environments or significant events, but every conscious being who has ever existed? In other words, could they bring the dead back? However, that’s far from all there is. The question arises whether our distant descendants, no matter their capabilities, would even want to perform a resurrection. How can we inspire them to pursue this goal? How can we preserve this ambition for the necessary time? This is why organizational strategies are also discussed.

What else is addressed in the manifesto?

Can we do something substantial about death already now? Are there promising ideas on how to achieve a resurrection through technology?

The question of survival is certainly very basic. Humanity must survive long enough to make the goal a reality, so existential risks must be tackled.

Is all the effort in vain? No. Some conceptually promising methods are introduced and explored in depth, including the age-old question of personal identity. The proposed “how-to”—a hybrid of known concepts—seems theoretically possible, though far beyond our current capabilities.

Finally, the manifesto addresses practical steps, including the creation of grassroots movements, and more—returning to the 'Here and Now'.

And to make sure we understand each other: It's a plan, not a belief-system.

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The manifesto Bring the Dead Back offers a conceptual adventure and rational hope. I encourage you to invest some time in reading and reflecting on this content. Reading it will change your perspective for the rest of your life.