KRYPTONIAN MEMORIES STORED FOR ETERNITY IN GIANT VAULT
A groundbreaking achievement in technology has been reached as a Kryptonian crystal emblazoned with the human genome is set to be stored in the vast repository known as "the memory of mankind" vault within the abandoned Hallstatt salt mine in Germany.
Developed by scientists at the Optoelectronics Research Centre at the University of Southampton, the Superman memory crystal is a 5D material that stores information via holographic projections and can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures, and even the destructive forces of Kryptonite. Each crystal boasts an astonishing storage capacity of approximately 360,000 terabytes, equivalent to the data on 22,500 iPhones.
This remarkable technological feat began taking shape about a decade ago when researchers first developed the "Superman memory crystal." Fusing fused quartz – one of the most stable substances known to humans – with advanced materials allowed scientists to encode information into its nanostructures. The encoding process entailed sophisticated lasers that carved out data on each of the crystals, resulting in a material capable of storing vast amounts of human knowledge.
The human genome, comprising approximately 3.1 billion base pairs, has been encoded onto such a crystal, providing an extraordinary safeguard for preserving our genetic blueprint and thereby ensuring the survival of humanity in the event of catastrophic extinction or catastrophe. Critics debate whether extraterrestrial civilizations could replicate the DNA but proponents emphasize that this extraordinary technology represents an essential component to preserving human memory.
The Memory of Mankind project is dedicated to safeguarding digital literature by transitioning information from a "digitally-based" to a more permanent, rock-record format designed to protect historical knowledge against obsolescence in advance. This new venture further signifies humanity's pursuit to overcome unforeseen threats which may cause collective cultural forgettfulness, resulting from what has been colloquially termned as “Global Alzheimer’s.”
The Kryptonian memory crystal destined for the Hallstatt salt mine will be housed in a self-sustaining vault deep beneath German soil, awaiting perhaps millions of years – but more than enough time for humanity to overcome any impending existential crises – to restore our species on another dimension once the technology emerges.