Adamism
Adamism is a fictional culture in Peter F. Hamilton's science fiction The Night's Dawn Trilogy series. Distinguishing characteristics of Adamism include the use of genetic engineering and nanotechnology and a cultural / religious opposition to the use of bitek (biotechnology) and especially the storage of memories and consciousness made possible by the affinity gene (a form of genetically added telepathy).
Technology
Nanonics
Nanonics (nanotechnology) is widely used within the adamist culture, with every adult having at least some nanotech installed. All computer and machinery control is acheived with a nanonic 'datavise'. A datavise between two (or more) people serves as a somewhat cruder analogue to the Edenist affinity.
Geneering
Genetic engineering is common among both the Adamist and Edenist cultures. Used for anything from increased lifespan to full combat cababilities (combined with weapons and tactical nanonics).
Sensivise
A sensevise record can contain the complete sensory input a human being is capable of (sight, hearing, smell, touch, emotion, thoughts etc). Sensevise recordings are very frequently used in the Night's Dawn universe, most often by the media.
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