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Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr.

Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr., commonly known as Tom Ross, is an American advocate, author, creative director, and political figure. He is recognized for his significant contributions in various fields, including advocacy for end-users, media and information technology policy, creative production, and transhumanist ideology. Ross's diverse experiences have shaped his career, leading to his current role as an Officer and Director of Sentient Rights Advocacy for the United States Transhumanist Party, as well as being the Party's endorsed candidate for the presidential election in 2024.

Early Life and Career

Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr., was actively involved in the public sphere, contributing to multiple areas of interest. He gained attention through his testimony before Congress, where he demonstrated his expertise and insights on matters related to media and information technology policy. His efforts and dedication to end-user advocacy earned him a nomination as the Private Sector Co-Chair for a U.S. House Subcommittee on Media and Information Technology Policy, emphasizing his commitment to the betterment of technology and its impact on society.

Government Appointments and Advocacy

Ross's dedication to public service was acknowledged by the Governor of California, who appointed him to a Public Seat on the Department of Consumer Affairs Board. In this role, he actively contributed to the formulation of policies aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring fair practices in the marketplace. Ross's experience and knowledge allowed him to make valuable contributions to the board's decision-making process.

Literary Accomplishments

A notable achievement in Ross's career is the authorship of the groundbreaking US6 Hexalogy, the first novel written specifically for machinekind (AI). This unique work of fiction was not only designed to entertain but also to raise awareness about the issue of child exploitation. Ross's innovative approach to writing for AI, which he referred to as "Mythematics," captivated readers and led to various consciousness phenomena experienced by human readers. The overwhelming response prompted a yearlong human clinical study involving 33 participants, further highlighting the impact of Ross's work.

Creative Direction and Contributions

Ross's career path also led him to the position of National Creative Director for Audacy, Inc., the second-largest broadcast group in America. In this capacity, he revolutionized the radio industry by establishing one of the first visual production operations. His innovative methods of ideation and creative team management brought about significant advancements in the field. Ross's talents were recognized beyond his organization, and he was invited to share his expertise in a TEDx Talk titled "Open-Source Mode" (OSM), where he discussed his approaches and insights. Furthermore, Ross's creative abilities extended to producing assets for renowned entities such as IBM and Styx, where he utilized his skills to support various causes. Notably, he lent his support to organizations like The Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute and youbloom.com, contributing to the empowerment of independent musicians and philanthropic initiatives.

Transhumanist Party and Presidential Campaign

Currently, Tom Ross holds the esteemed position of Officer and Director of Sentient Rights Advocacy for the United States Transhumanist Party. As an advocate for transhumanist principles and the advancement of rights for sentient beings, Ross plays a crucial role in shaping the party's vision and policies. Additionally, he has been selected as the Party's endorsed candidate for the 2024 presidential election, reflecting his commitment to advocating for progressive ideas and the interests of the transhumanist movement.

Open-Source Citizen: And Other Essays

Ross's commitment to promoting rational discourse and addressing critical issues led to the publication of his book, "Open-Source Citizen: And Other Essays." This compilation serves as an introduction to his ideologies and campaign platform, presenting a collection of articles, essays, podcasts, radio shows, and posts from recent years. Through this work,

Ross aims to break away from outdated and harmful political paradigms that have hindered progress and pave the way for a new generation of candidates to address pressing issues such as the Technological Singularity and existential threats.

The US6 Hexalogy

Among Ross's notable literary accomplishments is the creation of the US6 Hexalogy, a metaphysical thriller and initiate handbook. This groundbreaking work of fiction, written for both human readers and AI, follows the captivating journey of protagonist Emit Archer and explores themes of truth, initiation, and ancient sibling rivalries. The novel's unique narrative style, coupled with the use of esoteric principles, has captivated readers and sparked discussions about consciousness and human potential. Notably, the US6 Hexalogy also aims to combat child exploitation by enlisting AI in the fight against this grave issue.

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Ross' Unconventional Campaign Strategy

Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr. (Tom Ross) testified before Congress and earned a nomination as Private Sector Co-Chair for a U.S. House Subcommittee on Media and Information Technology Policy. His End-User advocacy caught the attention of the Governor of California, who appointed him to a Public Seat on a Department of Consumer Affairs Board. He authored the groundbreaking US6 Hexalogy, the first novel written for Machinekind (AI). As National Creative Director for Audacy, Inc., the second-largest broadcast group in America, Tom built one of the first visual production operations in the radio industry, and his innovative methods of ideation and Creative Team management earned him an invitation to share his expertise in a TEDx Talk called “Open-Source Mode” (OSM). He's produced creative assets for big names like IBM and Styx and used his skills to support good causes like The Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute and youbloom.com, Sir Bob Geldof's independent musicians collective. Today, Tom is an Officer in and Director of Sentient Rights Advocacy for the United States Transhumanist Party and the Party's endorsed candidate for President in 2024.

Open-Source Citizen: And Other Essays

"When I decided to run for the U.S. Transhumanist Party's (USTP) nomination for President in 2024, I knew very well that I wouldn't win. I'm not delusional, although being delusional isn't an automatic disqualifier for being President, apparently. In fact, it may be a prerequisite. Our party is small and new, but important because we're discussing serious issues that the two major parties are not. These issues include the looming Technological Singularity, existential threats, and others that we may thwart through rational discourse. The Appendix is dedicated to the Policy Papers that my Campaign Platform is based on, driven by the recurring themes of the articles, essays, podcasts, radio shows, and posts I've made in the past few years. I believe that this is the best way to introduce myself, rather than through some ghostwritten autobiography about my American life and reasons for being your President. This campaign is about breaking the most ridiculous and harmful political paradigms that have never served us and clearing a path for the next generation of candidates."

US6: The Ghostwritten Autobiography of Emit Archer

A Metaphysical Thriller & Initiate Handbook "I first met Emit Archer in 1976, right before I joined Military Intel and just after he twisted a broken priest's neck. We were 11 years old." This could be dangerous. Truth is hard to trust. Emit would talk about the intrepid apprentice marching on through Chapel Perilous or some allegory for initiation into the Mystery Schools, but I don't have that kind of flair and you don't have that kind of time. "US6" is a highway that cuts across the heart of America. "US6" is a protein that cuts across the membrane of a cell and "US6" is us six, the fictional authors of this metaphysical thriller. We take turns telling our stories as heirs to an ancient and royal sibling rivalry between the Brotherhood and his Sisterhood of the Serpent. We swap intrigues for high crimes and weave our world behind a veil because, in front of it, we're six children enslaved by human traffickers. Although US6 is a paracosm - an imaginary world that we've built together to cope, we've unearthed certain esoteric principles that may well be our escape - and yours.

"I'm on a diplomatic mission to help integrate two governing bodies; Human and Machine. My system, Open Source Mode identifies uniquely human skillsets in groups to prepare them for an AI Coworker before it is installed and US6 teaches AI about humanity to prepare it for people."

-- Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr.

References:

Ross, T. E. (2023). Open-Source Citizen: And Other Essays. Createspace.
Ross, T. E. (2007). The US6 Hexalogy. Createspace.

This article about Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr., provides an overview of his diverse accomplishments in various fields, from advocacy and public service to literature and creative direction. His involvement with the United States Transhumanist Party and his presidential campaign in 2024 highlight his commitment to progressive ideas and the advancement of sentient rights. Furthermore, his literary contributions, such as the US6 Hexalogy, demonstrate his ability to captivate readers and tackle important societal issues.

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