Disclaimer: The artworks presented here are speculative visualisations generated using AI. They are based on current insights and expert forecasts, but they represent imagined possibilities rather than definitive predictions of the future. The stories, artworks, and locations mentioned in them should be understood as creative interpretations rather than factual representations of real-world scenarios.
At Futurescape, a research project, we explored the future of human welfare through a forecasting tournament. We gathered insights from experts and the public, addressing key global domains: Climate, Economy, Peace/War, and Public Health.
To understand these domains and their future, we spoke with five forecasters to hear their perspectives and gain valuable insights. In one such interview, James Benjamin shared that as we continue to experience the impacts of climate change, our focus should shift towards adapting to these changes rather than assuming we can fully control them.
Building on James's perspective, Indian artist Abhishek Choudhary envisioned a future through this fictitious article.
Abhishek's vision is shaped by his experience as a citizen of the Global South, where he has witnessed firsthand how the brunt of climate change disproportionately impacts developing nations.
“There is also a massive disparity in access to technology and resources between these nations and developed countries. While some individuals may have access to high-speed internet and smart devices, they often lack basic necessities like clean water and sanitation. Countries in South Asia, such as India, are among the regions most affected by the climate crisis,” he shared.
Explore emerging trends in climate change and other pivotal domains shaping our future. Visit our website to expand your perspective and challenge your understanding of past trends for societal change with our interactive game.
This exhibit is part of Futurescape, a project from the Wisdom and Culture Lab at the University of Waterloo, in collaboration with scholars from the Forecasting Research Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Through a longitudinal forecasting tournament, researchers explored possible visions for human welfare and societal change, drawing on the insights of experts, superforecasters, and everyday people across four key domains: Climate, Economy, Peace/ War, and Public Health.
This project has inspired an innovative digital exhibition, Visions of the Future, which brings together the fields of forecasting, art, and technology.
Exhibit Curation: Project FUEL and Igor Grossmann
Artist: Abhishek Choudhury
