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What can art do to counter global crises today and in the future? The exhibition »:RETOOL« presents explorative and performative tools with which artists inside confront the current complex challenges. Imagine a world of the future as posed by one or more artworks in this exhibition. What do you see?

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Idea by Johannes
2.5
3 Ratings
Green City Growth
This proposal seeks to promote sustainable city growth by encouraging the use of green roofs and facades. These features would provide both aesthetic and environmental benefits, as they would help …
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In the course of the survey, 59 opinions were collected and evaluated. Future scenarios were created from these with the help of AI.
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48 Ratings
Anonymous
With the power of interconnectedness of trees, urban spaces full of feelings of loneliness and lack of nature are repaired.
39% certain
25% disagreement
65% desirable
19% disagreement
46 Ratings
Anonymous
We can all swim in our waters and drink from them without thinking about pollution.
31% certain
22% disagreement
71% desirable
21% disagreement
45 Ratings
Christian
Through the work of cultural institutions worldwide, the boundaries between culture and nature are disappearing.
46% certain
24% disagreement
61% desirable
21% disagreement
51 Ratings
Anonymous
In the future, there will be more bike lanes, more space for people and less for cars.
54% certain
23% disagreement
76% desirable
16% disagreement
44 Ratings
Anonymous
The future is without fossil fuels.
56% certain
28% disagreement
73% desirable
17% disagreement
55 Ratings
Hermann
We can control all people so that they do not harm the environment.
26% certain
21% disagreement
48% desirable
24% disagreement
45 Ratings
Anonymous
In the future, we will base our needs on the availability of natural resources.
46% certain
25% disagreement
67% desirable
20% disagreement
49 Ratings
Maria Bezrukova
A car-free infrastructure with good opportunities to be independent of the car.
46% certain
24% disagreement
71% desirable
24% disagreement
52 Ratings
Joel
I think the future is something wonderful.
34% certain
21% disagreement
60% desirable
33% disagreement
61 Ratings
Anonymous
The way we live no longer has a future.
75% certain
20% disagreement
40% desirable
18% disagreement
42 Ratings
Karin
The symbiosis of architecture and nature is a central building block to mitigate crises of future generations.
58% certain
22% disagreement
69% desirable
16% disagreement
46 Ratings
Anonymous
Wealth and poverty no longer exist.
22% certain
19% disagreement
70% desirable
24% disagreement
43 Ratings
Andreas
Green roofs alternating with photovoltaics.
56% certain
19% disagreement
74% desirable
19% disagreement
44 Ratings
Feli
By minimizing the consumption of animal products, we create more agricultural land for a healthier and more sustainable diet.
56% certain
21% disagreement
72% desirable
21% disagreement
54 Ratings
David
We are reaching a tipping point of climate catastrophe and losing most of the achievements of the modern world.
59% certain
27% disagreement
24% desirable
22% disagreement
40 Ratings
Anonymous
Photovoltaics will become mandatory on any suitable roof, promoted by grants from the state.
59% certain
22% disagreement
68% desirable
26% disagreement
45 Ratings
Anonymous
I have less stress and more vitality.
45% certain
20% disagreement
76% desirable
18% disagreement
43 Ratings
Anonymous
By protecting whales, we are support saving the climate.
29% certain
24% disagreement
38% desirable
21% disagreement
49 Ratings
Hatty Ward
There will be more green in the city.
58% certain
23% disagreement
80% desirable
17% disagreement
41 Ratings
Katrin
What if we replaced all car parking spaces with landscaped staging areas to promote community?
46% certain
24% disagreement
63% desirable
25% disagreement
22 Ratings
Franz
Capitalist systems will no longer exist in the future.
22% certain
16% disagreement
61% desirable
20% disagreement
21 Ratings
Luisa
A fair city that supports all generations to be active and exercise through freely accessible sports facilities and green spaces.
58% certain
23% disagreement
73% desirable
15% disagreement
23 Ratings
Anonymous
All people voluntarily wear FFP2 mask.
28% certain
16% disagreement
43% desirable
22% disagreement
24 Ratings
Anonymous
A city full of green facades.
61% certain
22% disagreement
76% desirable
16% disagreement
25 Ratings
Anonymous
We will invest more in education. Ethics will be offered as a compulsory subject, regardless of religious affiliation.
55% certain
19% disagreement
79% desirable
20% disagreement
24 Ratings
Anonymous
I want nature to be firmly integrated into buildings, streets and squares of cities.
57% certain
17% disagreement
74% desirable
22% disagreement
24 Ratings
Anonymous
We already consider when constructing buildings that all materials can be reused during demolition. 
64% certain
20% disagreement
79% desirable
19% disagreement
23 Ratings
Kuno
Through secession, diverse forms of organized coexistence can be tried out. Decentralized power will prove to be the better alternative to states.
40% certain
18% disagreement
59% desirable
24% disagreement
21 Ratings
Anonymous
We will plant more trees.
65% certain
21% disagreement
70% desirable
28% disagreement
24 Ratings
Emma
The city shall be destroyed.
34% certain
20% disagreement
27% desirable
24% disagreement
25 Ratings
Niggli Martina
We learn to be content with what we have and spend a lot of happy and rewarding time in nature.
45% certain
20% disagreement
66% desirable
20% disagreement
21 Ratings
Anonymous
We will learn how to separate garbage correctly.
55% certain
16% disagreement
77% desirable
17% disagreement
22 Ratings
Oda
There are greened skyscrapers designed like sculptures with common spaces full of plants and cozy sitting areas and terraces with park landscapes.
64% certain
19% disagreement
78% desirable
14% disagreement
22 Ratings
Petroche
We will produce safe, clean and cheap energy using thorium-fueled nuclear reactors.
54% certain
25% disagreement
47% desirable
24% disagreement
23 Ratings
Anonymous
It is the city that must move into nature and not nature that must move into the city.
48% certain
23% disagreement
57% desirable
32% disagreement
22 Ratings
Tabea
Cities are characterized by green facades and trees on the roofs.
48% certain
26% disagreement
65% desirable
26% disagreement
37 Ratings
Anonymous
A world without war.
22% certain
25% disagreement
88% desirable
17% disagreement
24 Ratings
Anonymous
We stop eating animals.
42% certain
24% disagreement
62% desirable
29% disagreement
25 Ratings
Anonymous
The future is full of trees.
58% certain
16% disagreement
76% desirable
20% disagreement
14 Ratings
Tarek
We will achieve the 1.5 degree target.
20% certain
17% disagreement
82% desirable
19% disagreement
15 Ratings
Anonymous
We could bring more nature into our cities by greening areas such as roofs or facades.
74% certain
16% disagreement
82% desirable
13% disagreement
16 Ratings
Anonymous
Our future is lonely and controlled by a few large corporations.
54% certain
19% disagreement
10% desirable
13% disagreement
15 Ratings
Michael
There should be more streams in the city.
36% certain
13% disagreement
68% desirable
14% disagreement
15 Ratings
Suev
All new developments are produced in a CO2-neutral manner.
49% certain
17% disagreement
80% desirable
10% disagreement
15 Ratings
Anonymous
Transactions become easier.
68% certain
11% disagreement
58% desirable
16% disagreement
15 Ratings
Simon
The economic system will change, but democracy survives.
47% certain
24% disagreement
65% desirable
24% disagreement
15 Ratings
Anonymous
In the future, we'll have robots picking up trash.
79% certain
10% disagreement
71% desirable
19% disagreement
16 Ratings
der Kaktus und das Einhorn
In the future, cars can be made from waste materials and also run on them.
55% certain
17% disagreement
74% desirable
20% disagreement
15 Ratings
Daniela
An e-bike that charges itself while you ride.
64% certain
29% disagreement
70% desirable
22% disagreement
16 Ratings
Anonymous
We are abolishing nuclear weapons.
26% certain
17% disagreement
82% desirable
22% disagreement
14 Ratings
Anonymous
Any possibility of social renewal is prevented, since any spontaneous impulse is suppressed cause of its expected documentation.
38% certain
15% disagreement
30% desirable
22% disagreement
16 Ratings
Desiree & Team
We will bring evolutionary life to more planets in our Milky Way.
42% certain
16% disagreement
43% desirable
22% disagreement
15 Ratings
Anonymous
Cancer will be curable.
65% certain
18% disagreement
81% desirable
13% disagreement
17 Ratings
Anonymous
With a few exceptions, cities will continue to grow into nature and replace it.
54% certain
21% disagreement
20% desirable
19% disagreement
14 Ratings
Anonymous
Our society is characterized by automated processes executed by robots and artificial intelligence.
73% certain
10% disagreement
42% desirable
16% disagreement
14 Ratings
Anonymous
For the main greenhouse gas emitters, a world with continuing climate change will look only slightly different to the current one.
35% certain
21% disagreement
34% desirable
22% disagreement
16 Ratings
Anonymous
Fewer cars, more rail lines and group fares. For example: All seniors who voluntarily surrender their driver's license can ride the train and bus for free.
36% certain
17% disagreement
76% desirable
10% disagreement
12 Ratings
Anonymous
More green spaces and water areas in the city.
49% certain
21% disagreement
81% desirable
13% disagreement
15 Ratings
Anonymous
We create more opportunities for encounter in non-commercial areas.
49% certain
17% disagreement
69% desirable
15% disagreement
certain
uncertain
desirable
undesirable
Positive Expectations
Hopeful Dreams
Distant Threats
Expected Challenges
59 Opinions
1695 Ratings
Resulting future scenarios
Based on their ratings, submitted opinions have been compiled into four distinct future scenarios, autonomously generated by artificial intelligence.
Positive Expectations
Future Cities: Sustainable and Thriving
Expected Challenges
Uncertain Future: Climate, Energy, Loneliness, and Automation Shape Society
Hopeful Dreams
Transforming Cities: A Sustainable Vision of Harmony and Abundance
Distant Threats
Hypothetical Scenarios and Raising Questions: Exploring Human Behavior, Environmental Protection, and Future Possibilities

Future Cities: Sustainable and Thriving

View individual opinions in the Futures Canvas by filtering for the sector "Positive Expectations".
  • Cities will prioritize sustainable practices, including bike lanes and renewable energy sources.
  • Green spaces and active lifestyles will be promoted through accessible sports facilities and green areas.
  • Integration of nature into building design, tree planting, and waste separation will enhance cities' natural elements.

In the future, cities will undergo significant transformations to prioritize sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. This includes the expansion of bike lanes and the reduction of car space, promoting a shift towards more sustainable modes of transportation. The use of fossil fuels will be eliminated, with a focus on renewable energy sources such as photovoltaics and green roofs. By reducing the consumption of animal products, more agricultural land will be available for a healthier and more sustainable diet.

Government grants will encourage the installation of photovoltaics on suitable roofs, making it a mandatory practice. The cityscape will also see an increase in green spaces, including freely accessible sports facilities and green areas, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle for all generations. Buildings will integrate nature into their design, incorporating green facades and considering the reuse of materials during demolition.

Efforts to increase tree planting and proper waste separation will further enhance the natural elements of cities. Greened skyscrapers with park landscapes and common spaces filled with plants will become iconic structures. The future will also witness advancements in technology, with easier transactions and robots assisting in trash collection. Cars may even be constructed from waste materials and run on them.

In addition to these changes, medical advancements hold promise for the cure of diseases such as cancer. Overall, the future envisions a harmonious relationship between architecture and nature, creating a sustainable and thriving environment for future generations.

Uncertain Future: Climate, Energy, Loneliness, and Automation Shape Society

View individual opinions in the Futures Canvas by filtering for the sector "Expected Challenges".
  • Uncertain future and potential catastrophic outcome due to climate change
  • Hope for safe, clean, and affordable energy through thorium-fueled nuclear reactors
  • Dominance of powerful corporations, urban expansion, and replacement of natural environments

The future of our way of life seems uncertain, as we face a tipping point of climate catastrophe that could lead to the loss of many of the advancements of the modern world. However, there is hope for safe, clean, and affordable energy through the use of thorium-fueled nuclear reactors. Despite this potential breakthrough, our future may be dominated by a sense of isolation and control by a small number of powerful corporations. Furthermore, it is likely that cities will continue to expand and encroach upon natural environments, with only a few exceptions. Lastly, our society is increasingly defined by the presence of automated processes carried out by robots and artificial intelligence.

Transforming Cities: A Sustainable Vision of Harmony and Abundance

View individual opinions in the Futures Canvas by filtering for the sector "Hopeful Dreams".
  • Power of interconnected trees revitalizes urban spaces, combating loneliness and lack of nature.
  • Cultural institutions worldwide blur boundaries between culture and nature for harmonious coexistence.
  • Future envisions sustainable lifestyle with car-free infrastructure, reduced stress, and increased vitality.

In a future where the power of interconnected trees is harnessed, urban spaces plagued by loneliness and a lack of nature can be revitalized. The waters surrounding us will be clean and unpolluted, allowing everyone to swim and drink without worry. Cultural institutions worldwide are working to blur the boundaries between culture and nature, bringing us closer to a harmonious coexistence. Our needs will be determined by the availability of natural resources, leading to a more sustainable lifestyle. The infrastructure will prioritize car-free options, granting us greater independence from automobiles. This future is envisioned as something wonderful, where wealth and poverty no longer divide society. Stress is reduced, and vitality is increased. Car parking spaces could be transformed into landscaped areas to foster community engagement. Capitalist systems might be replaced with new economic models, while democracy endures. By embracing decentralized power through secession, various forms of organized coexistence can be explored. We will learn to appreciate what we have and spend joyful time in nature. The city will integrate with nature, rather than the other way around, with green facades and rooftop trees becoming characteristic of urban landscapes. A world without war is within reach, and the consumption of animals will cease. We will strive to achieve the 1.5 degree target and ensure that all new developments are produced in a CO2-neutral manner. Nuclear weapons will be abolished, and transportation will shift towards fewer cars and more rail lines, with group fares and free public transportation for seniors who voluntarily surrender their driver's license. The city will have an abundance of green spaces, water areas, and non-commercial spaces that foster meaningful encounters.

Hypothetical Scenarios and Raising Questions: Exploring Human Behavior, Environmental Protection, and Future Possibilities

View individual opinions in the Futures Canvas by filtering for the sector "Distant Threats".
  • Ability to control individuals to prevent harm to the environment and the challenges involved
  • Connection between protecting whales and supporting climate conservation efforts
  • Voluntary use of FFP2 masks and its implications for health and environmental protection

In this summary, we will explore a series of statements related to various topics such as environmental protection, human behavior, social dynamics, and space exploration.

Firstly, it is suggested that there is a potential to control people's actions in order to prevent harm to the environment. This implies that through certain measures, individuals could be guided towards more sustainable practices.

Next, the idea is presented that by protecting whales, we are indirectly supporting efforts to preserve the climate. This suggests that the well-being of whales plays a role in maintaining a healthy global climate.

Additionally, it is stated that all individuals voluntarily wear FFP2 masks. This implies that there is a universal agreement and willingness among people to use these masks for personal and public health reasons.

Moving on, there is a statement suggesting the destruction of a city. The context or reason behind this destruction is not provided, leaving it open to interpretation.

Furthermore, it is claimed that any possibility of social renewal is hindered due to the suppression of spontaneous impulses, which is expected to be documented. This implies that the documentation of these impulses prevents any potential for positive social change.

Shifting gears, the statement proposes that humanity will expand its reach by bringing life to other planets within our Milky Way galaxy. This suggests an ambition for space exploration and colonization.

Lastly, it is mentioned that for major greenhouse gas emitters, the future world with ongoing climate change will not differ significantly from the present one. This implies that these emitters may not experience significant consequences or changes as a result of climate change.

Overall, these statements present a range of hypothetical possibilities and observations related to environmental protection, human behavior, social dynamics, and space exploration.

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