So it would appear that the RFI is specific to the human dynamics and not technology. The idea being that a society encapsulated for a 100 year journey - presum

So it would appear that the RFI is specific to the human dynamics and not technology. The idea being that a society encapsulated for a 100 year journey - presumably to the nearest earth-like planet at 20LY is reachable on a 100 year journey to occur in the next 100 years - would need to be structured such that internal human interpersonal dynamics are sustainable. I would assume that we would need to heavily look at a rotating hierarchy within a meritocracy such as engineering heavy companies (Google, obviously coming to mind) That you need to determine a structure that allows for individual fulfillment as well as group achievement and that individuals have the ability to migrate through roles over time and foster the next several generations of replacements. Sexual reproduction would have to be heavily considered as you need to sustain the population, but not overpopulate the ship. Resource consumption (some people eat a lot more than others) needs to be addressed. Education, entertainment and exercise need to be accounted for. Materials management is an issue (how will research endeavors be supported over 100 years in such a way that they don't consume/transform the available materials to the point that future research is inhibited) The issue with an organizational structure to last 100 years in an enclosed environment will really tax traditional ideas of relationships. How do you handle the un-pretty / weird / asshole who no-one wants to have relations with over time - knowing they cant leave the ship, they may become lonely/angry. How do you deal with jealousy? How do you deal with monogamy? etc.... interesting problem.