Sublime

The report investigates the true decentralization of blockchains, highlighting various forms of centralization, vulnerabilities in consensus protocols, and the implications for security and immutability in networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Analyses the cultural phenomenon of hyper-optimization, discussing its impact on creativity, the overabundance of cultural products, and the need for counterforces to resist its effects.

The report explores using design fictions to creatively engage politicians and community groups in envisioning future policy implications, particularly regarding ageing in place and isolation, through collaborative workshops.

Exploring the intersection of digital culture, science fiction, hyper-modernism, hyperreality, and posthumanism, emphasizing the transformative impact of digital technologies and Creative Coding on society and individual lives.