Compu-Sphere
For those who come looking for a short, thoughtful read, a blogging life discussion, or a way to gradually ease back into the week. I offer this bloggy life question. . . .
In the spirit of the biosphere projects, a team of reseachers has asked you to join a world-wide program. Each year close to 200,000 people are tested to see whether they are healthy, fit, and stable to withstand a one-year test of an emergency life plan.The program, which is funded by several nations, is a method of supporting the human species in times of severe threat of attack. A high-security computer system connecting 150,000 locations worldwide via a cloaked and encrypted section of the Internet is being constantly being monitored. The participants who pass the testing are asked to sign up to take a turn at one of the 150,000 remote sites.
The terms of the program are simple. You are asked to live away from civilization for a period of 1-3 years. You may bring one other person with you, provided he or she can pass the testing also. Food is grown in the facillities where you will be living and meals are prepared by the only other human living where you will be. Your bills and financial obligations at your current home will be convered while you are gone. A monthy stipend in your name will be deposited into an account in your name.
You will be allowed to take on an assumed name and profile on the Internet under a cloaked IP. You will not be allowed to reveal who you are to anyone you know or to contact anyone directly during the time you are on the project. People can know you have enlisted in government work — that is the limit to your ability to explain your absence.
When you ask about the terms of confidentiality upon leaving at the end of your proposed stay, the answers your receive are vague and confusing. They seem to say, “We’ll talk about that when the time comes.”
How do you respond?
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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Liz – where do you come up with these ringers:-)
You really rock our creative brains! At the rate we’ve been running lately at MITA Center– I’d only ask if I can get lots of rest there, travel a bit less, and write lots more:-).
How about you? Sorry I missed chance to chat the other day as we are traveling and now back to Europe again to lead a new conference there. Then we rest and rejuvenate a bit:-) You?
Ellen,
I think you’d do well in that environment, as I recall you were quite a hit at the virtual conference. 🙂
I’m having big ideas every day. 🙂
If all my bills would be paid. 1-3 years. I would get to say that I worked for the government. I’d go for it. It would be awesome to be able to say at my next job interview that what I did was classified.
I agree with Shaine. I will go for it if my bills are paid. During the 3 years, I will continue to hear my music (attraction accelerator) , read my motivational books and visualize more abundance in life.
Hmm, I should put this in my blog (www.secretofunlimitedprosperity.com) and see if someone offers me that.
Cheers,Karen
Hi Shaine!
How cool is that?!! I like the paid bills part too. Hmmm we can dream. 🙂
Hi Karen,
I’ve been hearing music lately too. I should attach some thoughts to it. Thank you for reminding me. Until now it was only joyful feelings.
Perhaps you and Shaine will end up working together. 🙂
I’m sort of claustrophobic so this concept hits me at that level. But more than that, the idea of being away from people I care about for that stretch of time would probably make this very unappealing.
My son is getting ready to head overseas in the Peace Corp for over 2 years. I celebrate his decision but we will really miss him. Plus my dad is seriously ill right now. This just reminds me that time with people we love is so limited. I would stress about missing them while I’m gone.
Strange to think about this really because I can so easily take for granted their presence and availability on a daily basis.
Hi Sherry!
How amazing to hear that! I’m more than a little claustrophobic and I never thought of that when I wrote it. But now it’s kind of creepy.
I did think about being away from the folks I love. I think a year would be my limit.
I love that it got you thinking and that you got me thinking. 🙂
It would be much easier if I woke up each day and asked myself .. “what should I do today?” Unfortunately, I’m in a service industry and have an IN-BOX filled with work that would last me a few months! And, then there’s the recurring work.
Paying my bills would be nice, but after the 1-3 year stint I would have to start over with another occupation or from scratch.
I’m looking for that ‘get-rich-quick’ scheme so I wouldn’t have to go back to work. So, I think I would have to decline (although, like Shane .. I think it would be really cool to say .. “I can’t tell you – it’s classified” .. and mean it!)
HART!
Ah I want a life like you describe too! I suppose if it put enough in the bank and I could keep writing inside the place I wouldn’t have a job loss to contend with. I’d probably come out ahead.
I’m with you and Shane. Imagine the class reunion, getting the award for the coolest job that no one knows what it was . . . or some such. You know how they make that stuff up. 🙂
Yes .. I imagine you would survive, writing novels and memoirs and many books inside. I’d suck at that.
Aw HART,
Mostly I’d be talking to you on my blog. 🙂