Search Results for : 100 year starship

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2013 Journal of the BIS Papers

Utilizing Video Games

L. Blaize (2013), JBIS, 66, pp.218-222

Refcode: 2013.66.218

Abstract:
Almost from its birth, the computer and video gaming industry has done an admirable job of communicating the vision and attempting to convey the experience of traveling through space to millions of gamers from all cultures and demographics. This paper will propose several approaches the 100 Year Starship Study can take to use the power of interactive media to stir interest in the Starship and related projects among a global population. It will examine successful gaming franchises from the past that are relevant to the mission and consider ways in which the Starship Study could cooperate with game development studios to bring the Starship vision to those franchises and thereby to the public. The paper will examine ways in which video games can be used to crowd-source research aspects for the Study, and how video games are already considering many of the same topics that will be examined by this Study. Finally, the paper will propose some mechanisms by which the 100 Year Starship Study can establish very close ties with the gaming industry and foster cooperation in pursuit of the Study’s goals.

2013 Journal of the BIS Papers

Sustained Innovation Through Shared Capitalism and Democratic Governance

M. A. Beyster; J. Blasi; J. Sibilia; T. Zebuchen; A. Bowman (2013), JBIS, 66, 133-137

Refcode: 2013.66.133

Abstract:
The Foundation for Enterprise Development (FED) explores application of democratic representative governance models and structures for long-term interdisciplinary research, development and education to the concept of an organization that can sustain activity in support of interstellar travel in the 100-year timeframe, as outlined by the 100 Year StarshipTM. This paper titled, Sustained Innovation through Shared Capitalism and Democratic Governance , explores the roots of representative structures and organizations as long-lived success stories throughout history. Research, innovation, organizational structures and associated issues are explored to address the long-term focus required for development, both material and human. Impact investing vehicles are also explored as potential investment structures addressing the long-term horizon required by the organization. This paper provides an illustration, description and philosophical approach of this model as developed by the FED and our collaborators.

2011 Journal of the BIS Papers

Interstellar Institute for Aerospace Research: A Concept Proposal

K. F. Long (2011), JBIS, 64, 166-172

Refcode: 2011.64.166

Abstract:
This paper was originally a response to a US DARPA solicitation requesting information for the 100 Year Starship Study™. An expanded version is here presented. Preliminary ideas for a (long term) research model and Interstellar Institute for Aerospace Research (IIAR) are discussed. The views expressed in this document represent the authors only, presented as one of several ways in which such an institute could be constructed.