#231: Sending Her Book To The Moon, Becoming a Fortnite Character, & Elevating Humanity As A World Builder… w/ Samantha Tauber
Whenever I meet someone “in the wild” and they ask me what I do, I struggle with what to say.
Because in reality, my business is to gather world class humans on imaginary “Curiosity Island” to play and solve big problems.
I’m guessing today’s guest, has a similar struggle, because here are a few things that are a part of her “world”
- She’s as multi-award-winning performer with her alter ego, VNCCII where she embodies a futuristic Super Sentient AI SuperHeroine digital avatar, merging music, live music performances, technology, and storytelling to craft immersive experiences that bridge the digital and physical worlds.
- Her science fiction novel, "Galacta.i.ssance and the VNCCII Awakening," is set to travel to the moon with NASA.
- She’s focused on elevating the consciousness of humanity leveraging world building from her novel + her alter ego
In other words:
Samantha is not only beyond curious… but she’s also built a life and career that is 100000% unapologetically her.
So cool.
I can’t wait for you to listen.
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Introduction to Beyond Curious and Today's Guest, Samantha Tauber.
Episode: Exploring the Future with Samantha Tauber (VNCCII)
00:00 - Introduction to Beyond Curious and today's guest, Samantha Tauber (VNCCII)
Brandon Fong introduces today’s guest, Samantha Tauber, also known as VNCCII. A multidisciplinary artist, musician, and storyteller, VNCCII is pioneering next-gen metaverse art and blending music, tech, and storytelling to uplift collective consciousness. Her sci-fi novel is even being sent to the moon!
00:42 - Manifesting reality through imagination
Samantha shares a surreal moment—her novel, which features a scene on the moon, is actually being sent there via NASA’s Astrobotic Griffin Lander mission. She explores the idea of how imagination can shape reality over time.
02:04 - VNCCII’s mission and alter ego
Brandon explains VNCCII’s background as a digital avatar twin and stage persona. Samantha’s work embodies futurism, AI, and artistic innovation. Her book’s lunar mission is a testament to her vision of storytelling as a way to uplift humanity.
04:27 - How did Samantha’s book end up on the moon?
Samantha shares the incredible story of how her novel is being sent to the moon using NanoFiche technology, a highly durable space-age archival method. She explains her connection with Bruce Ha, who owns the patents for NanoFiche, and how the Interstellar Foundation made this dream a reality.
06:55 - The power of storytelling and intention in manifesting opportunities
Brandon asks whether Samantha had always intended to send her book to the moon. She reflects on the synchronicities between her imagination and the real-world manifestation of her ideas.
10:14 - The tuning fork as a tool for transformation
VNCCI, Samantha’s alter ego, wields a tuning fork as a symbol of attunement and alignment with one’s higher self. She discusses how frequencies and sound healing have shaped her journey and how tuning forks became central to her storytelling.
14:22 - The psychology of alter egos and personal transformation
Samantha explores how VNCCII as an alter ego has helped her grow. Referencing the “Proteus Effect,” she explains how embodying a character influences real-life behaviors. VNCCII has allowed her to level up and step into a higher version of herself.
18:08 - From music producer to sci-fi world builder
Samantha details her transition from music production to storytelling, metaverse creation, and novel writing. She shares how learning Unreal Engine and motion capture technology helped bring VNCCII to life.
24:18 - Speaking at A360 and Peter Diamandis' radar
Samantha recounts how she went from reading futurist books like Abundance by Peter Diamandis and The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil to actually speaking at A360. She describes the serendipitous moment when she was asked to open the Great AI Debate—while Elon Musk was watching via FaceTime.
32:27 - The creative process: From vision to reality
Brandon and Samantha dive into her creative process. She explains how she channels ideas through visualization, music production, and world-building techniques. She also shares how her experiences with sound healing and Tibetan singing bowls inspired VNCCII’s story.
38:40 - World-building and immersive storytelling
Samantha introduces Galacta.i.ssance and the VNCCII Awakening, her upcoming sci-fi novel. She explains the “floaters, swimmers, and divers” model for audience immersion and how she envisions her world as an expansive, participatory experience.
42:36 - The power of world-building for entrepreneurs and creators
Brandon connects the concept of world-building to entrepreneurship, sharing how creating immersive brands and communities fosters deeper engagement. They discuss how identity-building in storytelling parallels community-building in real life.
51:56 - AI, consciousness, and the future of humanity
Samantha shares her thoughts on AI, human evolution, and how embracing love over fear will determine our trajectory as a species. She discusses the importance of integrating AI positively rather than resisting it.
55:27 - The Fortnite experience: Bringing VNCCII to life in gaming
Samantha announces that VNCCII will be a Fortnite character! She discusses how Unreal Engine and user-generated content (UGC) are revolutionizing gaming and storytelling.
1:02:09 - Final thoughts and where to find VNCCII
Samantha reflects on her journey and offers words of inspiration for anyone looking to align with their highest frequency. She encourages listeners to explore her world through her website and social media.