For this linking task, I have made connections between my version, and Sonia Virk’s version of the task ‘Speculative Futures’
This task was my favourite of the course, one that allowed for creativity based on a simple prompt, and allowed me to connect content from the course to something that I am passionate about; music.
I decided to link my experience with the speculative future with Sonia Virk’s task because there are both many similarities and many differences to consider between the two tasks. Firstly, both scenarios describe a world that has been transformed by technology and detail the impacts that it has made on society. In both cases, a new technology has been introduced that has the potential to change the lives of individuals in a significant way. In both scenarios, there is a sense of hope and optimism that comes with the introduction of this new technology, and it is seen as a way to bridge the gap between people and bring them together. In this way, I think that Sonia and I think similarly, in that we both interpret a complete breakdown of society as an opportunity for things to begin anew to build something positive, and potentially better than what existed before.
On the other hand, there are also some key differences that I noted between Sonia’s scenario and my own. My scenario describes a society that has become deeply divided, and people have become cynical and hostile towards each other. In contrast, Sonia’s scenario describes a world where people have greater access to healthcare information and services, which has led to improvements in the overall health of the population. In my scenario, the focus is on the power of music to bring people together, while in Sonia’s scenario, the focus is on the power of technology and AI to improve people’s lives.
Overall, both scenarios highlight the potential of technology to change the world in positive ways. Whether it is through the power of music or the use of AI in healthcare, technology has the ability to bridge gaps between people and improve the quality of life for many.