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Hi everyone,

My name is Karl Mizen and I have just recently launched my first kickstarter campaign.

I have had mixed reviews but the campaign itself is moving along nicely.

My product is a personal time capsule that allows you to store your DNA. link below...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1658240293/clone-8284-the-personal-dna-time-capsule

I think the hardest thing I found about launching on kickstarter was the video. There are some amazing campaigns on kickstarter and I think the video has alot to do with it. I am from the North East of England (I'm a Geordie) and lets just say, my accent does not make for a great tv presenter (although some have managed it!) I tried hard to film something that looked and sounded professional and something that the masses could actually understand, but I just couldn't get it to work. In the end I used what skills I had to make a very basic video that would just get the message across and used the written part of the campaign to get the details to the masses.

The beauty of the kickstarter set up is the feedback and already I have been making tweaks to the final product. I have input regarding what metals to use what colours people want and a whole host of ideas of what people want to put into their capsule with their DNA.

I have 40 backers so far and I'm sure more to follow.

Just thought I'd introduce myself and my campaign.

Thanks

Karl

I like this idea, even though I don't care about being cloned.

Honestly, my gut instinct tells me that this project will likely get funded. Just call it a "feeling."

That said, one part of your project page that caught my eye was where it says:

The basis behind this project came from the idea that one day (as horrible as this sounds) planet Earth will die! No seas, no trees, no poor bumble bees. Hopefully by then, our decendants will be living on a cool starship, hovering around a new sun but chances are, it ended with a bang! Wouldn't it be great if you could leave a small piece of yourself behind, just enough to come back should the right someone/thing find you?

Uh, it is predicted that, eventually, the sun will become huge, and expand in size past the Earth. Or am I mistaken about that? So, if it does, a few billion years from now, it will probably vaporize this item, as well. But, by that time, who will complain?

I don't think that I will back it, as I view it to be a novelty, albeit one with some merit. But, I want to back it, which is a strong indicator to me that it has some degree of base appeal.

Also, you misspelled "descendants."

Thanks for your reply Charles,

Yes I think you are correct regarding the Sun, my main point is that one day, however it happens, something will go seriously wrong in the world. The project is a bit of fun and can be looked at as a novel product but saying that we are still trying to produce this capsule to last as long as physically possible.

Great spot on spelling... so much for proof readers!

Thanks again.

Karl.

hello

love the idea.
can you put some more info graphic type images on the page i found it was allot to read and most viewers will probably get bored or stop reading pretty early.

It's certainly an interesting idea. I'll share it. There is one flaw that I would point out. I would not continue my current/ending life, I would only start over again. It wouldn't be me, it would be a new me not connected to myself lol. Now, if my memories could be preserved and put into a new "me" body THEN I would be super happy!! Good job!! it's certainly worth taking a look at it again.

Hahaha this is one of the most coolest ideas I've seen, and unique too!
I don't know if I'd want to get cloned though!

Good job though!

For me there is the fantastical concept and the realistic concept behind an idea and/or product. This one weighs heavily on the fantastical aspects, since as some have already noted, the end of the world will most likely mean, the end of DNA.

However, in terms of as a novelty item, similar to let's say - The Pet Rock - a product such as yours could gain some traction.

I just don't think you should market it as a serious intention by citing the end of the world etc. It would be best served as a gag gift type product.

I've launched a product as well. You can check it out if you'd like:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/56 ... nav_search

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Love the idea! Good luck with your project!

What a beautiful project, creative idea and a nice take on the time capsule. The gift for someone who has everything I'll be keeping my eye on this project!