Start by creating your future (at least one of them). Create an axis. You can put anything you like on the two axis and think about what are the possibilities that you'd have in the four segments. Pick a slice of one of more segments using possible-plausible-probable cone frame work (you'll find an example in the same deck.) Describe it for yourself - write a few of paragraphs for your documentation, add some reference images - and start digging around in there for some objects that could represent that future. Once you pick one object start modeling it in Blender. It will probably take more than one attempt, so for now create one or two rough drafts. You can render them, or just take screenshots, and add them to your documentation.
The future could be shaped by who holds the power—massive corporations or decentralized communities—and whether life is more digital or grounded in the physical world. In a corporate-controlled, virtual society, people might live in a VR-powered world where megacorporations issue VR-Citizenship Helmets, plugging individuals into a digital metropolis while real-world conditions crumble. Meanwhile, in a corporate-controlled, physical future, cities could be flooded with Augmented Reality Advertisement Panels, where every surface is a glowing billboard, and reality itself is just another place for companies to sell you something.
On the flip side, a decentralized, virtual world could empower individuals with Personalized Digital Avatar Consoles, allowing them to craft their own digital identities and economies, free from corporate control. And in a decentralized, physical society, local communities might rely on 3D-Printed Open-Source Currency, creating their own trade systems that cut out big banks and businesses. Whether society is ruled by corporations or the people, and whether we live in physical or digital worlds, will completely reshape how we interact, survive, and thrive.
Corporate & Virtual (Possible)
This future—where society is governed by corporations and most people live in a virtual world—seems possible, especially with the rapid rise of VR technologies and power of megacorporations. As a society we are our growing dependence on digital spaces. However, it still feels a bit extreme, as it would require major shifts in human behavior and governance, which might take time to fully unfold.
Corporate & Physical (Plausible)
A world dominated by corporate influence in both physical and digital spaces is more plausible. We’re already seeing the effects of corporate monopolies and the pervasiveness of targeted ads in real life (think of the rise of surveillance capitalism). As augmented reality and AI become more integrated into daily life, we could easily see more corporate control over public and personal spaces, with holographic ads and data tracking becoming part of the norm.
Decentralized & Virtual (Possible)
A decentralized, virtual world where individuals control their own identities and digital environments is definitely possible, especially as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized networks continue to evolve. Communities are already experimenting with decentralized finance (DeFi) and alternative digital economies. The rise of digital nomadism and decentralized tech projects like Ethereum shows this future could be realized—but it may take time before it becomes mainstream.
Decentralized & Physical (Probable)
This is the most probable future in the short to medium term. We are already seeing the beginnings of decentralized movements, from local currencies and eco-communities to grassroots organizations pushing back against corporate control. As people become more conscious of environmental issues, economic inequality, and privacy concerns, communities may lean toward physical spaces where they can escape corporate surveillance and create sustainable, community-driven economies. The "anti-corporate" sentiment is growing, and there’s a growing interest in self-sufficiency and localized economies—think urban farming, local currencies, and co-operatives.
The Future I am Focusing on:
The most probable future would likely fall into the Decentralized & Physical quadrant. While corporate control over both virtual and physical worlds is a real concern, the growing desire for autonomy, local governance, sustainability, and privacy makes a more decentralized, physical society increasingly likely. We’re already seeing small-scale versions of this, and as technology continues to allow people to create alternatives to corporate-driven systems, this future feels like the most likely outcome in the near term.
AI-Powered Precision Agriculture – AI analyzes soil health, weather, and crop conditions in real time for optimized farming decisions.
Autonomous Tractors & Drones – Self-driving tractors and drones for planting, spraying, and monitoring crops with minimal human intervention.
Swarm Robotics for Pollination & Pest Control – Small robotic bees or insect-like drones that pollinate crops and control pests without chemicals.
Automated Harvesting Bots – Robots capable of delicately picking fruits and vegetables without damaging them.
Smart Beehives & AI Pollinators – Monitoring and supporting bee populations with automated hive management and robotic pollinators.
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