What Does It Mean to Be Human? And Who Could We Become in a World in Crisis?
In the face of climate change and the challenges of sustaining a global population, humanity will evolve. But how far are we willing to go, and who will we become in the process?
Acclaimed artists Michael Burton and Michiko Nitta (Burton Nitta) explore these pressing questions through captivating artworks, visionary creatures, and groundbreaking technologies. Their creations offer thought-provoking alternatives to our current way of living, pushing the boundaries of human evolution in response to global crises.
This book, following their TEDx talk, provides a fast-paced, intimate look into their visionary world, blending personal insights with revolutionary ideas.
As the world calls for urgent action, this book invites you to ask: Who could we become? What future will we shape?
After You.
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What it is to be human and what could we become to face a world in crisis?
To survive the challenges of climate change and the sustainability of a global population, we need to adapt and transform as a species. How much are we willing to change and who will we be as a result?
Acclaimed artists Michael Burton and Michiko Nitta, introduce us to curious creatures, expert collaborators, and emerging technologies. Their artworks reveal how these could disrupt current behaviours with world-changing routes of human evolution.
This book follows a TEDx talk and gives a pacey and personal introduction to the artists' work.
In response to an urgent call to limit the impact of human actions, this book is an invitation for us all to consider - who or what could we be?
After You.