The Synthetic Relic: A Search for the Authentic

What Remains Human? Relics, Ritual, and Meaning in the Age of AI.

FAQs

Is my donation tax-deductible?
The Synthetic Relic: A Search for the Authentic is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) charity. Contributions made payable to Fractured Atlas for the purposes of The Synthetic Relic: A Search for the Authentic are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. If you receive a reward in exchange for your donation, the fair market value of that reward will reduce the tax-deductible portion of your donation. The value of the reward you receive will be included in your donation receipt.
What is the processing fee? Do I have to pay it?
Fractured Atlas assesses a 8% administrative fee on all donations. This fee covers all administrative costs—including website maintenance, credit card processing, staff time, and bank fees. It’s completely up to you whether or not you’d like to cover the fee. If you choose not to, it will be subtracted from The Synthetic Relic: A Search for the Authentic's revenue.
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Yes. Fractured Atlas will immediately charge the card entered at the time your donation is made.
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Only your name will be shared publicly if you donate to this campaign. If you’d like to remain anonymous, you indicate that when completing your payment info. Fundraisers will have access to your name and contact information unless you choose to remain anonymous to the fundraiser as well. For more information about how Fractured Atlas uses information, please review our Privacy Policy.