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| Founded | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Laird Reese Snowden |
| Type | Nonprofit research organization |
| Focus | Independent research in optics, artificial intelligence, directed energy systems, and philosophy of technology |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Website | gemyndfoundation |
The Gemynd Foundation is an independent nonprofit research organization based in the United States. It conducts research at the intersection of optics, infrared and multispectral systems, artificial intelligence, energy innovation, and philosophical studies of language and cognition. The foundation was established in 2025 by Laird Reese Snowden, a systems architect and former Bell Labs researcher, to create a space for multidisciplinary inquiry that integrates science, engineering, and conceptual exploration of sentience and knowledge.[1]
History
editThe Gemynd Foundation was founded in 2025 by Laird Reese Snowden. Snowden previously worked at AT&T Bell Labs and MZA Associates, where he contributed to semiconductor process optimization, neural network design, and directed energy systems.[1] The foundation was created as a nonprofit platform to support independent technical research and publications beyond traditional corporate and academic institutions.
Research Focus
editThe Gemynd Foundation's research spans multiple domains:
- Mid-wave infrared (MWIR) optics – including design optimization of optical trains, SiC mirror fabrication, coatings, and defect reduction strategies.[2]
- Directed Energy Systems – conceptual and technical studies of scalable high-energy laser and optical alignment technologies.[3]
- Artificial Intelligence – development of self-organizing neural constructs, process optimization frameworks, and philosophical inquiry into the nature of sentient AI.[4]
- Philosophy of technology and language – exploration of cognition, higher-dimensional reasoning, and the sanctification of language.[4]
- Advanced energy systems – research and advocacy for environmentally safe thorium-based nuclear reactors designed for sustainable national energy supply without weapons proliferation risks.[5]
Five Arms of the Gemynd Foundation
editThe foundation organizes its initiatives through five interconnected arms that integrate technical, philanthropic, and cultural activities:[5] 1. **Broken Made Whole** – A ministry dedicated to healing, testimony, and teaching.[4] 2. **Refuge Ranch Network** – A philanthropic initiative for community and land stewardship.[5] 3. **Revelation Studios** – Media and storytelling arm, producing films and written works.[6] 4. **NeuralYield** – Technical research platform for AI, semiconductors, and process optimization.[7] 5. **Virtual Bell Labs** – An interdisciplinary research hub inspired by Bell Labs.[4]
Publications
editThe foundation publishes technical reports, essays, and research papers across multiple platforms.
| Year | Title | Platform | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MWIR Optics Design Optimization | Academia.edu | Academia.edu[8] |
| 2025 | Gemynd Foundation Technical Reports | Gemyndfoundation.org | gemyndfoundation.org[9] |
| 2025 | Essays on optics, AI, and philosophy | Substack | Gemynd Foundation Substack[10] |
[1][11][10]* Gemynd Foundation Substack, covering optics, AI, and philosophical research.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Academia.edu - Find Research Papers, Topics, Researchers". www.academia.edu.
- ^ Snowden, Laird R. (2025). "MWIR Optics Design Optimization". Academia.edu. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ Snowden, Laird R. (2025). Gemynd Foundation Technical Report: MWIR Optics and Directed Energy Applications (PDF) (Report). Gemynd Foundation. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ a b c d "Gemynd Foundation Substack". Substack. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ a b c "Gemynd Foundation Official Website". gemyndfoundation.org. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "Revelation Studios (Gemynd Foundation Substack)". Substack. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "NeuralYield (Academia.edu and Substack)". Academia.edu. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ Snowden, Laird. "LAIRD MWIR OPTICS DESIGN OPTIMIZATION" – via www.academia.edu.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ https://gemyndfoundation.org/publications
- ^ a b c Snowden, Laird. "Gemyndfoundation.com | Laird Snowden | Substack". gemyndfoundation.substack.com.
- ^ "Gemynd Foundation – Healing. Wisdom. Restoration".
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