As a layperson, I have almost no idea what any of this means.<p>&gt; HARC’s mission is to ensure human wisdom exceeds human power, by inventing and freely sharing ideas and technology that allow all humans to see further and understand more deeply.<p>Isn&#x27;t this what the internet is for? What&#x27;s new?<p>&gt; Our shared vision of technology combines an expansive long-term view with a strong moral sense. We look to the distant past as well as the far future. We reject the artificial boundaries created between the humanities, arts, and sciences. We don’t always agree on what is good or evil, right or wrong, but we use these words seriously and are driven by them.<p>This is so vague I have no idea how you can attach any meaning to it.<p>&gt; We are focusing on areas where we believe the structures created today will have the most impact on the future, and that can most benefit from having dedicated resources outside the for-profit world. At the moment, these areas include programming languages, interfaces, education, and virtual reality.<p>So you&#x27;re gathering a group of smart people together to do non-profit research in a few select fields with the goal of improving humanity?