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        Terasem" translates from a melange of root words into "Earth seed." This expresses our 
        belief that the earth is like a seed. To reach its full potential it must be nurtured, 
        protected, diversified and disseminated. Similarly, each person is like a seed. We believe 
        geoethical nanotechnology and personal cyberconsciousness are the tools to enable each 
        person to also be nurtured, protected, diversified and disseminated.
      
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        The word "Movement" is added to our organization's name because Terasem is fundamentally a 
        cause to believe in, much like one would believe in a religion, philosophy or political 
        cause. We believe the wholly rational approach of Terasem is a philosphy that can span all 
        religions, as well as progressive humanism, empiricism and the scientific method. 
        Accordingly, we envision the Terasem Movement as a "transreligion" -- a body of beliefs 
        that transcends many different belief systems.
      
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        The Terasem logo features an infinity symbol to represent the universal potential of 
        self-replicating nanotechnology and cyberconsciousness. The logo also displays a digital 
        spelling of "joy" to express our belief that happiness is the purpose of life and that 
        technology is essential to achieving that goal. The logo contains a series of concentric 
        circles to reflect the fundamental importance of geoethics. The concentric circles 
        exemplify the concept that each of us bears a responsibility to our larger community. 
        Consequently, nanotechnology and cyberconsciousness must be developed with full regard for 
        their socio-physical environments, for diversity, and for unity.
      
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