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Remember SETI? Millions of idle computers performing a task which a single computer could not achieve on its own, but when combined and organized to a single purpose, its power became formidable. Criminals quickly realized of its potential and electronic hordes were harvested to create BotNe… Continue

During the last days of centralized Government, before the switch to Government Enterprise, the local authority was still government-funded.

This meant low pay and high risk, and in the worst barrios it meant some departments took matters into their own hands: they w… Continue

During the first hundred years of the 21st century the sea levels had finally risen the way the scientists had predicted.

The islands of Tuvalu in the Pacific had been the first to go. The storm-tsunami 'Gustav' was the biggest typhoon of the century to hit Tuvalu at the same time as the sea levels rose to the extent that there was only parts of the main island still above the water. The storm impeded an evacuation of the people who had chosen to stay in their sinking island – but if such evacu… Continue

What can you show on D-day for all the work you've done?

You can leave a legacy for the future: your Superstruct Plan, to be included in the New World Report. If there just isn't enough time don't worry! You can join other similar Superstructs to yours and create an Allia… Continue

When everything is digital, real objects become priceless.

The Tangible Shop was a renowned store owned by a Japanese enterprise made famous for its novel use of combining technology and design. In a world where goods were increasingly digital and intangible, and the point of sale moved from physical shops to the on-line ether, the Tangible Shop had found itself a niche market doing quite the opposite.

Its product was exclusive and attractive: real, solid goods, fashion and wearable dev… Continue