The Master Mind of Mars — Clue Index
Source: master-mind-of-mars.txt (PG #69703). Sixth Barsoom novel (1928).
Assumption: Content may encode redacted fact. Challenge claims of invention.
1. Ras Thavas — Brain Transfer, Immortality
Ras Thavas = “master mind”; brain transplantation; immortality via body-swapping. Central for “synthetic”/artificial life theme. Brain-in-vat / mind-transfer precedes modern transhumanism.
2. Possibly Invented (Challenge)
| Element | Why invented | Why disclosure |
| Brain transplantation | Frankenstein legacy; pulp science | Fits Kaldane (brain-as-ruler) and Hormad (grown bodies). Coherent Barsoom biotech. |
| Ras Thavas as immortal scientist | Mad scientist trope | Encodes elite with life-extension tech; class divide |
3. Cross-References
- chessmen-of-mars-index.md — Kaldane/Rykor
- fighting-man-of-mars-index.md
- Synthetic Men of Mars (PG Australia) — Hormads; Ras Thavas creates artificial humanoids
Keywords: #Master #Mind #Mars #Clue
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