SafeHomx (Home Sweet Biome): Biosecurity, refuges and/or ‘space colonies on earth’
George Church's Website, 2022
Abstract
This article proposes SafeHomx, a comprehensive approach to sustainable living that involves retrofitting existing homes with full recycling capabilities. It aims to achieve total recycling by optimizing air, food, and waste management within a sealed living space. The potential applications of SafeHomx span various fields, including biomedical research, disaster preparedness, and personal health optimization. The article outlines a phased upgrade path to implement SafeHomx, prioritizing compact food production, solar power, airtight seals, and airlock quarantine systems. Background information on previous attempts at closed-loop living environments, such as Biosphere-2 and the International Space Station, is provided. Additionally, the article explores human factors and health research necessary to ensure the feasibility and safety of SafeHomx, emphasizing the need for extensive monitoring and cognitive impact studies. – AI-generated abstract.
