The document discusses several ideas related to artificial intelligence and human enhancement technologies. It summarizes perspectives from Ray Kurzweil on humans merging with technology. It also discusses the ideas that AI is a form of emotional intelligence and that humans will transcend biological limitations. The document then presents an idea for a product called Temple - Natural Emotional Enhancement or Escend, which would facilitate emotions in the body to increase critical thinking. Finally, it analyzes the song "The Hurry and the Harm" and presents a brand character diagram for Escend focusing on hope, caring, dreams, and positivity.

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Robert Dolen
FA 102a, Research, Product Proposal
and TransMedia Explorations

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“How we’ll end up merging with our technology”
- Ray Kurzweil, Book Review of Heart of the Machine
http://www.kurzweilai.net/new-york-times-book-review-how-well-end-up-merging-with-our-technology

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“Artificial intelligence is emotional intelligence.”

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“Like any other
species, we are the
product of millions of
years of evolution.”
“We will transcend all of the
limitations of our biology. That is
what it means to be human —- to
extend who we are.”
http://www.kurzweilai.net/?s=National+Geographic+beyond
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http://www.kurzweilai.net/vanity-fair-elon-musks-billion-
dollar-crusade-to-stop-the-ai-apocalypse
“I think human extinction will
probably occur, and technology will
likely play a part in this.
“I think they’re really improving at an
accelerating rate, far faster than
people realize.

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• All Natural
• Can be stylish or utilitarian
• Facilitated by the body
• Increased emotional attachment = increased critical thinking
Temple - Natural Emotional
Enhancement

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Naming Process - Escend
“We will transcend all of the
limitations of our biology. That is
what it means to be human —- to
extend who we are.”
Pronounced “E-Send,” it
represents the ascension of
emotion in the body in relation
to the connection of emotion
and mental intelligence.
• “Transcend”
• “Emotion”

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Assignment One, Research
“The Hurry and the Harm”
- City and Colour
• “Everyone wants everything /
No matter the cost, we’re
longing to live in a dream.
• “I only want oh, simple things /
Mourning the lost and what
could have been.”
• “When did I let go to all that I
used to know?”
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/cityandcolour/thehurryandtheharm.html

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Escend
Persona Purpose
Language Tone
Hopeful
Caring
Dream
Influence
Exciting
Positive
Incentivize
Brand Character Diagram
Inspire
EncourageIncite
MatterLive