A reader emailed me the other day to ask what motto I would affix to the hull of my starship, if I had one. I've decided that I don't need any catchy slogans to advertise myself to the Cosmos; I think the vehicle itself should serve as the message. So I propose constructing a starship in the shape of a DNA molecule. Aside from its molecular symbolism, I think a double-helix configuration might even be practical in terms of engineering and propulsion.
Assuming no one's already tried to envision such a craft, I'd love to see what any designers out there might come up with.
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