Speculatief design
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Future of AI | Project for ECHO Academy
This project was part of the ECHO Academy. We hosted an event centered on the theme of AI and Speculative Futures, using the five thematic pillars—Ecology, Culture, Regulation, Connection, and Knowledge—to structure an exploration of how artificial intelligence might reshape different dimensions of human experience. The campaign aimed to challenge reductive narratives around AI and inspire the audience to imagine nuanced and alternative futures shaped by its influence. The event was structured as an engaging exploration of speculative design artifacts, in the form of an exhibit and a thought-provoking guest speaker (Rasa Bocyte). My speculative deisgn artefact was based on the theme of ecology: In this speculative future, a dramatic population increase combined with the impacts of climate change has made conventional agriculture unsustainable and food production challenging. As a solution, precision fermentation—using microbes to create nutrient-rich food—guided by localized Small AI systems, emerges as a solution. Unlike large-scale AI, these small, community-focused systems learn from and adapt to local traditions, fostering unique regional food cultures while minimizing ecological impact. By decentralizing production and enabling community-driven innovation, these systems preserve diversity and sustainably address global food challenges. Credits: Event: Adil Boughlala Ioanna Casikou Caitlin van Bommel Elena Zaghis Bas Jansen Ecology artefact: Bas Jansen Guest speaker: Rasa Bocyte |
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