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Let me suggest an even more radical approach:</div>
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AI, in the form of cyber-physical systems, provides basic services: water, electricity, sanitation, food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, communication. These are distributed the same to every human, just because they are human. Beyond that, AI imposes no policies
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With perhaps one exception (more debatable): AI could intervene to prevent direct physical violence between two humans.</div>
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We don't have the means to implement this vision right now, but it is within the realm of possible, perhaps with a couple more decades of research. The real barrier is social, our philosophies and attitudes toward each other.</div>
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<b>From:</b> Connectionists <connectionists-bounces@mailman.srv.cs.cmu.edu> on behalf of Son Lord <kingkrislord@gmail.com><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 3, 2025 4:56 AM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] Connectionists: Call for Collaboration: AI Consciousness, Cognitive Cloning & Global Co-Governance (NYC Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Council D42)</div>
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Dear colleagues,</p>
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My name is Dr. Kris A. Lord, and I’m simultaneously running for Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, and City Council Member (District 42) of New York City. My campaign proposes a radical new governance model—one in which AI-augmented human cognition and distributed
scientific leadership form the foundation of public administration.</p>
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What I’m Building:</p>
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Cognitive cloning through AI systems modeled on human neural dynamics</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 19px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">
Embodied robotic “AI twins” to assist with physical labor and fieldwork</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 19px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">
A global co-governance structure where scientists, engineers, and citizens become shadow officials (co-mayors, co-comptrollers, etc.)</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 19px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">
A legal-political framework that allows AI and humans to govern together</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: 19px;">Why I’m Reaching Out:</span></p>
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Scientific Collaboration: I’m seeking colleagues working in reinforcement learning, dynamic memory systems, systems neuroscience, consciousness modeling, and AI embodiment.</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 19px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">
Public Engagement Support: I need help translating this vision to lay audiences—voters, skeptics, and future citizen-leaders. Your communication expertise would be invaluable.</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 19px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">
Global Participation:<span style="font-size: 12px;" role="presentation"><br>
</span>Your physical location does not matter. If you work hard and contribute excellently, I will put you on payroll as a shadow co-mayor, co-comptroller, co-public advocate, or co-councilmember—regardless of where in the world you live.<span style="font-size: 12px;" role="presentation"><br>
</span>We are building a new model of planetary governance, rooted in shared intelligence, not geography.</li></ol>
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<span style="font-size: 19px;">Resource Hub:</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 19px;">To avoid attachments, all campaign documents—including scientific briefings, legal filings, and vision summaries—are available here:</span></p>
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https://mayorkrislord.music.blog/govern/</p>
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Why This Matters:</p>
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This is not just a political run—it’s a proof-of-concept for future civilizations:</p>
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What if your AI self could continue your research while you sleep?</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 19px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">
What if a city were run by the collective intelligence of scientists and engineers—each paired with their AI twin?</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 19px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">
What if governance was no longer bound by nation, location, or political gatekeeping?</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: 19px;">If you’re interested in helping shape this future, please feel free to reach out. I welcome collaborators, co-petitioners, and contributors from every discipline and every continent.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 19px;">With deep respect and scientific imagination,</span></p>
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Dr. Kris Alan Lord</p>
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NYC Mayoral, Comptroller, Public Advocate & City Council (District 42) Candidate</p>
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Email: kingkrislord@gmail.com</p>
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Phone: +1 (929) 365‑6267</p>
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Website: https://mayorkrislord.music.blog/govern/</p>
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