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 study describes the development of a continuous evolution system to engineer small degron tags that can be inserted into endogenous genes and selectively degrade proteins using specific small molecules.

Analyzes cognitive impacts of using large language models versus search engines or no tools during essay writing, measuring brain activity, engagement, memory effects, essay quality, ownership, and learning outcomes through EEG and NLP methods.

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.