Ship of Theseus

• Fri Oct 25, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• • LARP
  • Playtest
• Olivia Montoya
• Ship of Theseus
• The scary side of transhumanism, Existential risk to humanity, Discussion of inter-group discrimination and hierarchies of power, Religious and/or spiritual discussion, Potential for discussion of unhealthy or abusive relationships, Discussion of ethics and technology, Cancer or degenerative brain disorders, Explorations of gender, Discussions of disability, Potential body horror, Presence of a therapist character, Discussions of death and immortality
• Lines/Veils, Cut/Brake, Open Door Policy, Other, OK Check-in
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• Created at the table

Description:

About

Ship of Theseus is a philosophical transhumanism-themed support group LARP in the American Freeform style that is usually played online, but has been adapted to be played in person. A specific mechanic that makes this possible is being playtested, but the online version has run several times.

Setting

In the world of the game the (Singh-Gurantz) Process is a relatively novel method that uses nanotechnology to gradually transform a person”s brain and body from a biological to nonbiological post-human construct, with no lapses in the consciousness of the person throughout the process, aside from sleep. While it is fairly new, it is legal to perform and non-threatening to one”s continued existence… though what that means is up to debate. Various changes can happen to the patient”s mind and body over time during the Process. Some changes are guaranteed in those who go through the Process. Some are seemingly random and unpredictable. Some changes are fleeting, while others are permanent. Patients can choose to stop the Process at any time, though stopping late may mean that some changes are not fully reversible.

Tags: Drama, Emotional, Freeform, Improv, LGBTQ themes, Play to find out, Provocative, Sci-Fi, Serious, Sex and Sexuality