networked worlds

In its most popular use, worldbuilding refers to a practice derived from fantasy or science fiction, where systems, characters, and mechanics assemble to satisfy the expectation that a fictional world should be convincing and complete. More broadly, it should be stated, worldbuilding is simply part of writing fiction: Sally Rooney does... See more

Web3's potential lies in its ability to work with and for culture. In this way, we must enable our products to both shape and be shaped by our collective narratives, values, and dreams. For web3 to achieve widespread adoption, it must transcend its role as a mere technological innovation and become entirely entwined with the development of culture.

The internet works but not for us. This much is painstakingly obvious and has been for years. And yet, where are the better alternatives?

I’ve been thinking , what is imagination? A ny language that you create as an artist is a form of worldmaking and creativity comes into play in many ways – i n everyday tasks , all the time . E veryone dreams. E veryone has dreams , a nd that also is a process of worldmaking. – Tai Shani

I should also reiterate here that my work is absolutely not trying to future-cast a singular vision or offer immediate solutions to the present, which is an impossible and dangerous brand of solutionism that we know well enough already from the technosolutionists in Silicon Valley. Rather, I’m using speculation to expand the atlas of shared... See more