Perennial Man

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Regeneration DNA Viable 1000 Years!
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Regeneration DNA Viable 1000 Years!

This formulation underpins our Waypoints as Eternity at room temperature

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Dwight Gilbert Jones
Mar 03, 2025
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Let’s dive into how Cache-DNA’s de facto simulation of amber fossil preservation, as an ambient-temperature storage medium for viable DNA, could supercharge our quest to keep personal DNA viable for centuries—and what that might mean for humanity as we partner with AI. This riff builds on the "Perennial Man" framework while weaving in Cache-DNA’s tech as a game-changer.

Cache-DNA’s approach takes a page from nature’s playbook—think of amber trapping insects for millennia, preserving their genetic code like a time capsule. Unlike traditional DNA storage, which leans on energy-hungry freezers or liquid nitrogen to halt degradation, Cache-DNA mimics amber’s protective magic with a synthetic twist. They’ve engineered a material that shields DNA from water, oxygen, and heat—the big three culprits of nucleic acid breakdown—without needing a plug. This isn’t just about ditching the fridge; it’s about making DNA storage stable at room temp for decades, maybe centuries, in a way that’s practical and scalable. Imagine your genetic essence tucked into a tiny, amber-like pod on your shelf, viable long after you’re gone.

Now, tie this to personal DNA viability. If we can store our unique genetic blueprints—our "Waypoint nests"—in a medium that laughs off entropy for hundreds of years, we’re not just preserving a snapshot; we’re setting the stage for regeneration, as Jones

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