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Speculative Design course

NOMA

2023

Supervisory team: Roy Bendor & Maria Luce Lupetti

Collaborators: Andrea Low

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What if everyone becomes a refugee?

Today, wars, climate crises, and political unrest are forcing people to flee their countries and seek refuge in safer places. But not everyone is welcome everywhere. Many countries make it difficult for people to enter their borders, and many make it impossible for people to stay. People who are simply looking for a safer place are not welcomed by either the government or the people who currently live there. But what if everyone becomes a refugee? 

The year is 2052. Climate crises and wars plague every corner of the world. But not to worry, because artificial intelligence and government are here to save us.

Technological advancements have made it possible to predict natural disasters months in advance, which enables evacuation and safe placement of citizens who are in danger. National governments cannot manage this on their own and have formed a global alliance to work together to ensure the safety of their citizens and manage the migration flow. This flow of people is facilitated and overseen by NOMA, the mind.

NOMA is in everyone’s home and every public building: reminding all citizens that the world is in constant flux, making everyone aware of areas that are in danger, and places where they are safe.

NOMA knows everything about you: the size of your family, the skills you have, your diet, and even your preference for climate. To make safe placement as easy and efficient as possible, NOMA guides you through the process of finding a safe city to live in. While providing options for safe placement, NOMA assigns your new house and your new job for the upcoming period in your new life. Although it may seem that you have a choice, ultimately NOMA decides how your daily life will look like: NOMA is in control.

What are you willing to compromise on for your safety and freedom of mobility?

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