scenario #1: man-made world
We realize that when we put our minds to it, we can develop technologies, organizations, political institutions and business models that allow us to prosper in ways that do not jeopardize planet earth. collectively, We are APPROACHING a state of global stewardship in which we manage our planet rationally, like any sensible landowner would his property.
In 2112, we live in a “Man-made world.” If you look at that world from a 2012 perspective, you will be surprised by the responsibility that we, as humans, exhibit towards nature – the clean cities, the fertile landscape, the light-touch clean economy and high prosperity. You will be fascinated by new technology and new innovations, and you may be shocked by the changes in human physiology. But you will recognize general social patterns.
Let us give you the story of how this future unfolds, where it has its historic roots and what drives the transformation. Then let us describe to you the future perception of nature. Finally let us portray what politics, business, living, art, science and technology will look like in this world.
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scenario #2: power of nature
We realize that everything is nature, and so are we. we are one with mother earth, and we share a common biology and collective consciousness. On a deeper level, these are the sources of meaning that we all tap into, regardless of nationality, religion or culture.
In 2112 we live in a world transformed by the power of nature. You will be surprised at how much human life has changed. Consensus councils for politics, sharing for business, and meaningful living in ‘co-naturality’. And you will understand that all this is the result of deep changes in the way we perceive ourselves and Mother Earth. But you will recognise the impulse within yourself.
We as living beings are nature and therefore the power of nature is also the power of us. The power to change. The power to redefine ourselves and conceive nature and humans as one. This is the story of how we changed the world by changing the understanding of ourselves and by remembering what it is like to be one with nature.
Let us give you the story of how it unfolds, where it has its historic roots and what drives the transformation. Then let us describe to you the future perception of nature. And finally let us portray what politics, business, living, art, and science and technology will look like in this world.
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Two visualizations
Gammel Strand, the streets around the canal in the oldest part of Copenhagen, 2112. Visualizations by Dominic Balmforth, architect, Susturb / House of Futures. Man-Made World & Power of Nature.