Challenge by Onassis Stegi
How might we rethink rural areas as role models of sustainability and prosperity through the use of technology?
Credits: Geometries (2018), Onassis Stegi Photo: Dimitris Parthimos
Credits: Geometries (2018), Onassis Stegi Photo: Dimitris Parthimos
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Farmers comprise 12% of the workforce in Greece, but produce only 3% of the country’s GDP. Technology might help to improve economic and social prosperity of the farmers together with their local communities and citizens of urban areas.

Credits: Geometries (2018), Onassis Stegi Photo: Dimitris Parthimos
Credits: Geometries (2018), Onassis Stegi Photo: Dimitris Parthimos
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In the course of the survey, 10 opinions were collected and evaluated. Future scenarios were created from these with the help of AI.
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2 Ratings
Anonymous
The lucrative income of cyber-farmers drives many workers to resign from their office work in urban centers.
36% certain
0% disagreement
71% desirable
0% disagreement
1 Ratings
Anonymous
Low yield of fruit-bearing trees is increased dramatically by “greenhat” hackers.
49% certain
0% disagreement
3% desirable
0% disagreement
1 Ratings
Anonymous
Farmers and agricultural producers have reclaimed their independence in terms of land, energy and sourcing of raw materials, allowing for a more viable professional practice and a more fair and sustainable food market
0% certain
0% disagreement
48% desirable
0% disagreement
2 Ratings
Anonymous
Humans have been reeducated on the processes required to produce and deliver their food which has led to a decrease in food waste and a fairer distribution of food across the planet
52% certain
0% disagreement
93% desirable
0% disagreement
1 Ratings
Anonymous
Science and technology have helped the agricultural practice perfect its methods in specific to the requirements of each crop, significantly limiting the use of water and synthetic chemicals.
96% certain
0% disagreement
45% desirable
0% disagreement
2 Ratings
Anonymous
The re-evaluation of agricultural practices in terms of their cultural value has created more resilient country side communities.
63% certain
0% disagreement
83% desirable
0% disagreement
1 Ratings
Anonymous
Irresponsible water use has led to the desertification of many landscapes making them uninhabitable and further condensing populations in a few favorable locations of the planet.
7% certain
0% disagreement
61% desirable
0% disagreement
2 Ratings
Anonymous
Competition from mega-crop producers has led to the abandoning of the small-scale farming profession and consequently the accentuation of food inequality.
73% certain
0% disagreement
23% desirable
0% disagreement
1 Ratings
Anonymous
Knowledge on how to grow your own food has been completely lost from the individual.
40% certain
0% disagreement
0% desirable
0% disagreement
3 Ratings
Anonymous
Food is being produced solely in high-tech facilities and laboratories which has increased people’s dependence on large scale establishments leading to an increase in economic and food inequality.
93% certain
1% disagreement
23% desirable
17% disagreement
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Positive Expectations
Hopeful Dreams
Distant Threats
Expected Challenges
10 Opinions
16 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
Expected Challenges
Science and Technology Worsening Food Inequality.
Hopeful Dreams
Distant Threats
Greenhat Hackers Revolutionize Food Independence
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Science and Technology Worsening Food Inequality.

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  • Science and technology have improved agricultural practices, reducing water usage and synthetic chemicals.
  • Mega-crop producers have caused small-scale farmers to abandon their profession, worsening food inequality.
  • Dependence on high-tech facilities has increased economic and food inequality, limiting participation in food production.

Science and technology have played a crucial role in improving agricultural practices, allowing farmers to tailor their methods to the specific needs of each crop. This has resulted in a significant reduction in the use of water and synthetic chemicals, making farming more sustainable.

However, the rise of mega-crop producers has had negative consequences for small-scale farmers. Faced with tough competition, many small farmers have been forced to abandon their profession. This has led to a worsening of food inequality, as large-scale establishments dominate the industry and control the production of food.

Furthermore, the reliance on high-tech facilities and laboratories for food production has increased people's dependence on these large-scale establishments. This has further exacerbated economic and food inequality, as only those with access to these facilities can participate in the production process.

In summary, while science and technology have brought significant advancements to agriculture, such as reducing water usage and synthetic chemicals, they have also contributed to the concentration of power and resources in the hands of large-scale producers. This has led to the abandonment of small-scale farming and an increase in economic and food inequality.

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Greenhat Hackers Revolutionize Food Independence

View individual opinions in the Futures Canvas by filtering for the sector "Distant Threats".
  • "Greenhat" hackers can significantly increase the yield of fruit-bearing trees for farmers and agricultural producers.
  • Farmers and producers regain independence in terms of land, energy, and sourcing raw materials.
  • Lack of knowledge on growing one's own food hinders self-sufficiency, but potential for relearning exists.

The low yield of fruit-bearing trees can be significantly increased by "greenhat" hackers. This has resulted in farmers and agricultural producers regaining their independence in terms of land, energy, and sourcing of raw materials. As a result, they can now practice their profession more effectively and contribute to a fair and sustainable food market. However, it is important to note that the knowledge on how to grow one's own food has been completely lost by individuals. This means that people might not have the necessary skills to cultivate their own crops, which could hinder their ability to become self-sufficient in terms of food production. Nevertheless, with the increased support from "greenhat" hackers and the regained independence of farmers, there is potential for individuals to relearn these skills and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable food system.

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