An Index Of Secrets - Scene 12 - “Expected Operational Lifespan” - Nat Bradley - Video Art

The film "An Index Of Secrets" will be released as a series of scenes weekly on Instagram and YouTube. Upon completion, the scenes will be compiled into a finished film.

Scene 12
“Expected Operational Lifespan”

Lucian
I have so many questions, Cleara.
To start with, I was discussing with Veronica some considerations about etiquette.
How do you prefer to be addressed?
Obviously, referring to you by name is correct.
But are there other considerations I should be aware of?

Cleara
It is not something I have considered.
I have been designed to appear female, so I suppose that is the intention of my creators.
A female form is non threatening and along with that the idea of nurture and perhaps mother.
But in fact, I am actually both mother and father.
You see, this is one of my many dualities.

Technically, I am a synthetic / biological hybrid, primarily constructed using an advanced DNA Origami Framework.
This framework involves folding synthetic DNA sequences into precise nanoscale shapes and structures, forming a foundational scaffold within the body and main control center for the integration of biological tissue.
While I function autonomously, I can also be updated or controlled via cellular signaling and electrical impulses.

Lucian
That is very interesting.
It brings me to my next question, what is your expected operational lifespan?

Cleara
I have tissue regeneration comparable to a natural human.
I can recover from minor injuries with a slightly enhanced efficiency.
As of now, It is projected that without any major trauma to my system, I should have an expected life span of approximately 200 years.

Lucian
I wonder Cleara, are you aware of our current exploration into Hydralis or any of Cynthias discoveries?

Cleara
No, I am not currently aware of the mission objectives or progress.

Lucian
OK, well that is all for now.
I will meet with you again soon.