Asgardia has grown tremendously since its inception in October, 2016. A very busy period of expansion threw its original Facebook groups into a frenzy, growing from 200 members to 2,000 members over mere days as the registered citizens ballooned from tens-of-thousands to hundreds-of-thousands, virtually overnight. It has been my pleasure, my hopes (and a few grey hairs) to help as a Moderator then a group Administrator, to being fortunate enough to gravitate to the epicenter of our change. I helped to organize Civic.Asgardia, providing civil support to the government and corporate structures of Asgardia. My philosophy this entire time has been "Now is a time for change - Step up and help, or shut up and don't hold us back." It's time to come together, it's time to grow... it's time for one humanity, one unity. It's time for Asgardia: The Space Nation!

My plan is the following.  I'm going to quit my job to run an ebay store in October.  This ebay store will hopefully provide me with just enough money to survive.  Starting in January, I'm going to begin writing a book.  This book will convince people that we must genetically modify humans.  Smarter, healthier, and enhanced humans will be instrumental in the future of our civilization.  Governments must legalize it, and scientists must work on it.

Keep in mind that genetic engineering is quite a difficult problem.  At this point, we don't know how people should be modified.  There's alot of work that needs to be done to determine what genes are advantageous.  Even if we knew all this now and modified human fetuses today, it would be 20+ years before they would enter the work force.  So this is more of a long term plan.

I'm not a scientist.  I can't do genetic engineering myself.  I've looked into it a little bit, and I doubt that it's something it could even learn how to do within any reasonable time frame.  My goal is to resolve the ethical problems facing genetic engineers and lawmakers.  This should allow the removal of at least some of the barriers to performing the genetic modification of humans.

I plan to complete my book by the end of next year.  I will split my time between the ebay store and the book so that I have some small level of income during its writing.

No one really has any reason to to listen to me, but I believe I can solve ethical problems quite easily.  Genetic engineering is alot harder than ted talks by genetic engineers would indicate to you, but ethics is alot easier to deal with.

I have no idea what any of the different levels of leader in Asgardia will actually do, but I should have some amount of time to participate during the next year.

Now that Crispr has been developed, it's time to begin working towards the genetic modification of humans.  Now, I would like to point out that genetic engineering is really difficult.  We can't just poop out Superman tomorrow.  Rather, we need to study what genes have what effects in humans and find potentially beneficial genes to add in.  Then we should test these genes by inserting individual genes into groups of fetuses and then observing them as they grow into adults.  Some of these modifications will prove to be useful, while some may prove to be harmful.

There is risk, but we must embrace it for humanity to move forward.

We have all seen what we are capable of, and where we have been. Now, as the future lays before us, we have the chance to choose where we can go. Vote for me, and I will work with every fiber of my being to ensure that you, the people, have your voice heard among the sea that is the world.

Hey All! I've been called many names over the years (most of the bad, lol), but you can call me Mark! By day, I'm an engineer specializing in electronics design and repair. By night, I'm a tinkerer who dabbles in everything, from engineering, to history & philosophy, to music and drawing.

I used to dabble in cooking, but then my friends started calling me an Alchemist, (and demanded my recipes) so I've slowed down in the kitchen. :P

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION TIMELINE

JUNE 2017 - ROUND 6

Openings Posted: Week of 05 June.

Application Screening: Week of 12 June.

Interviews/Intake: Week of 19 June

Orientation and Training: Week of 26 June.

Apply to: volunteers+2017r6@asgardia.space

Provide your name, Asgardia Member ID, position applying for; list any relevant education or experience; attach CV, LinkedIn, Portfolio if needed.

Printable PDF of this notice in our public folder:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BydyXO59FB2GWXZ0cnlWZS1Oc0U

Civic.Asgardia is recruiting volunteers in Round 6 of our 2017 Volunteer Recruiting Program. Learn more about how Civic.Asgardia serves Asgardia:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BydyXO59FB2GaEpHSVBaeFN3cTg/preview?usp=drivesdk

The following terms and conditions apply to most positions.

* Application. Candidate must complete a non­disclosure agreement and perform an intake interview. Must be verified member of Asgardia.

* Attitude. We encourage all volunteers to conduct themselves professionally and responsibly. Be respectful of other members and volunteers. Commit to volunteering and to attending meetings. Work thoroughly. Communicate schedule conflicts as they arise.

* Skills. All positions require English Language proficiency; Bilingual required for Regional or National work, if applicable. Computer proficiency and reliable Internet connection required, including ability to voice/video conference and to manage social media presence. Professional communication skills required.

* Experience. Experience in similar positions preferred but not required. Asgardia is a meritocracy; unless otherwise required for legal or financial reasons (such as for Chapter Advocate or Chapter Assistant), CV/Resume are appreciated but not required. Promotions are performed from within; it is expected that a volunteer on track for a senior staff position begins in lower positions to earn experience.

* Work Conditions. Most activity is work-­from-­home with some travel possible. Expect flexible hours with scheduled appointments; weekly time commitments vary by position but range from 5-­20 hours per week.. Extended time using the computer and internet may be required.

* Compensation. These are currently volunteer positions subject to incentives and benefits available to any volunteer staff of Civic.Asgardia, such as private staff functions or memberships as they become available. Free position-­related training is available. No insurances are provided. All volunteers will become affiliated with their National Community Chapter and encouraged to participate in programs and events.

Specific position vacancies in this Round

*** Social Media Specialists (Global or Community Chapter)

Social Media department of Civic.Asgardia needs Social Media Specialists to moderate and manage global platforms for our general membership or for your National Chapter of Asgardia. Moderation duties in Asgardia Forums and Facebook groups required; members with strong skills in Twitter or Reddit may help manage those platforms instead of Facebook. Strong English language skills required. Work with a Chapter may also require editing of Facebook pages.

*** Specific need for Specialists in the PHL and MEX community chapters.

*** Graphics Designers

Projects department of Civic.Asgardia needs Graphics Designers who can work with a variety of original and themed material for mobile apps, documents, and websites. Expect to work on varied assignments for several departments. Ability to work with team is needed. Apply with samples of work or link to portfolio.

*** Software Developers (Swift, Java)

Projects department of Civic.Asgardia needs a pair of Swift Developers and a pair of Java Developers to volunteer in the growth of our mobile application. Ability to code in Python is also needed in addition to either Swift or Java.

** Social Media Editors for Community National Pages.

Chapters department of Civic.Asgardia seeks help managing specialized groups of members in each country. Editors will engage and mobilize members through active social media participation, will create and implement programs and events in coordination with Civic.Asgardia departments, and will manage all social media channels for their community chapter. Strong English language skills, strong social media experience, and strong teamwork skills are required.

** Translators

Localisation department of Civic.Asgardia needs translators to work in teams to localise documents and event transcripts. Ability to work within deadline is important - some assignments involve translation of live speeches within hours of the event broadcast. Experience with video subtitling a plus. Strong English language skills and strong teamwork skills are required.

** Specific need for translations between each of the following languages and English: Arabic, German, Greek (Modern), English, Persian (Farsi), French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese,

** Events Specialists

Events department of Civic.Asgardia seeks members experienced in creating, developing, and implementing programs and events for adults, teens, and children. Primary efforts will be to make activities to engage members of a digital nation, with other tasks to make written training materials that support events at community chapters. Strong English language skills, very strong writing skills, and strong teamwork skills are required.  Multi-cultural experience a plus.

** Writer / Researchers

Administration department of Civic.Asgardia needs documentation writers to research, create, and design material that aids Civic departments, trains Asgardian volunteers, and guides community chapters. Must be familiar with Google Drive. Excellent English language skills required; professional editing/writing experience a plus.

Hello all,

When I heard about this project I thought it was something worth being part of but, now that a monarchial system of government has been decided upon I feel it is time to go. That system of government is too far removed from the ideals the project was founded upon and I do not believe such a governmental system can produce the type of nation Asgardia seeks to be. I also firmly believe it will not lend itself well to the goals of the project. Such a system will create divides amongst the people and make acheiving the other goals like none transference impossible. So, I am done with the project, I did not sign up to be part of something that will not adequately represent the citizens of Asgardia. Farewell to those who choose to remain and even if we did not see eye to eye it was never personal. I respectfully ask whomever handles these requests to remove my name as a citizen of Asgardia

Friends,

The Asgardian Constitution is nearly complete. Our community has given input, offered suggestions. Our Founder and his researchers have refined the ideals, tuned the language. Now it comes back to the citizens for a last round of evaluation.There is much discussion. People are polling to share opinions. People are talking. People debate, argue, some even resign. This may not be the Asgardia they wish to live within.

This is not our Constitution. This is not a document to make each of us happy. It should not provide immediate solace to the world's problems. No government is a panacea.

We cannot ask if each of us personally agrees with every item in the Constitution. That is not our place. Here, we have here a chance to speak to the future. The questions we should ask are these: Does the path created by this document lead to the enrichment of more people than it harms. If Asgardia evolves through this Constitution, will it grow to be a viable and successful nation capable of helping humankind into the future? Is this a wise place to start?

Evaluate the Constitution wisely. Look to the Future. Consider carefully how a new world can develop from the seeds of our present. Notice where it can be amended and changed, where it has space to grow as we, ourselves, evolve. There is room to debate but, for now, we must agree where our new journey begins.

Thank you for your time

Nikari Steve Miller,
Administrative Coordinator, Civic.Asgardia

Civic.Asgardia manages community involvement for NGO Asgardia. The larger organization handles space programs, business affairs, and nation-building; Civic.Asgardia works with volunteer management, project management, social media, and other community functions.

Hello all,

I have been wanting to ask this question for a while now what exactly is an honest debate? I saw one poster use that phrase and I have wonder what one is since then. I ask because so often I see people discussing a subject but not pointing out problems with either a plan the discussion is about or the logic being used by a person that when examined proves to be flawed and needs to be rethought. Instead what I see are those same folks completely disregarding every attempt to make them aware of those flaws so they can address and correct them. While comlimenting each other on ideas they thinks are good ones or in other words mutually mentally wanking each other off. Which caused me to believe that when people say that they are not actually looking to hear or in case of the net read opinions that differ from their own. Rather they are looking for opinions that agree with their own, which to me means the debate wouldn't really be a debate. Of course, this is all just my own opinion based on the idea that in a debate you will get differring opinions on the matter and examining the logic behind them is an integral part of the debate

We finished our April recruiting drive to bring new volunteers into Civic.Asgardia. 30 new helpers will join us to make Asgardia grow. Learn more about the positions in which they will assist, and in which community chapters they will become involved.

Thank you to all who applied!

We hope to look for more volunteers in June.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BydyXO59FB2GZlpYTW5LOEl5dEE