Welcome to the Protopias Collection
Backmatter Directory
Learn more about each story from the Protopias Collection, from inspirational projects, interactive content, and other enriching resources.
Polis
Is the floating city described in Polis is just science fiction? Think again! There are companies today that are exploring new sources of energy (including floating solar panels), desalination techniques, innovation in food production, remediation of ocean biodiversity, and more.
Is the floating city described in Polis is just science fiction? Think again! There are companies today that are exploring new sources of energy (including floating solar panels), desalination techniques, innovation in food production, remediation of ocean biodiversity, and more.
The Purpose Project
Curious what your purpose might be in a world where it is no longer tied to traditional concepts of “work”? Try our Purpose Project Assessment, inspired by the stories of Kenzie and Gerald.
Curious what your purpose might be in a world where it is no longer tied to traditional concepts of “work”? Try our Purpose Project Assessment, inspired by the stories of Kenzie and Gerald.
Entanglement
Amazed that The Pando Tree is just one tree? Learn more about the world’s largest tree.
Amazed that The Pando Tree is just one tree? Learn more about the world’s largest tree.
Gaya
Why exactly are fungi so powerful? Discover the intelligent and regenerative qualities of fungi!
Why exactly are fungi so powerful? Discover the intelligent and regenerative qualities of fungi!
Aggie
Questions or thoughts you’d like to explore with Futurific Studios’ Aggie-inspired GPT? Start chatting with our custom GPT. Remember to set guidelines for engagement beforehand, and always confirm any information provided by the GPT with external resources. For other helpful tips, check our Aggie’s back pages for a primer on using AI chatbots.
Questions or thoughts you’d like to explore with Futurific Studios’ Aggie-inspired GPT? Start chatting with our custom GPT. Remember to set guidelines for engagement beforehand, and always confirm any information provided by the GPT with external resources. For other helpful tips, check our Aggie’s back pages for a primer on using AI chatbots.
Black Moon Ritual
Want to listen to the tracks that inspired the graphic novel? Check out this playlist curated by Ytasha Womack. Curious to find out which House of Energy you might belong to? Take our quiz! You’ll find yourself in the House of Night, Opulence, Flow, Tempo, or maybe as a member of Naki’s Team.
As the story suggested, islands are on the verge of undergoing drastic geographical changes. Two island nations have taken different approaches to face such challenges. Tuvalu is an island nation that is trying to become the world’s first digital-first nation. Given the island’s imminent disappearance, Tuvalu aims to digitize its history, culture, geography, and lives of inhabitants in the hopes of creating a space for Tuvaluan life to continue and grow. On the other hand, the Maldives is learning to adapt to changes in the shape of its islands. While its lands are not necessarily at risk of vanishing completely, the Maldives must solve the difficult obstacle of building infrastructure that’s both modular and durable. Learn more about it here.
Want to listen to the tracks that inspired the graphic novel? Check out this playlist curated by Ytasha Womack. Curious to find out which House of Energy you might belong to? Take our quiz! You’ll find yourself in the House of Night, Opulence, Flow, Tempo, or maybe as a member of Naki’s Team.
As the story suggested, islands are on the verge of undergoing drastic geographical changes. Two island nations have taken different approaches to face such challenges. Tuvalu is an island nation that is trying to become the world’s first digital-first nation. Given the island’s imminent disappearance, Tuvalu aims to digitize its history, culture, geography, and lives of inhabitants in the hopes of creating a space for Tuvaluan life to continue and grow. On the other hand, the Maldives is learning to adapt to changes in the shape of its islands. While its lands are not necessarily at risk of vanishing completely, the Maldives must solve the difficult obstacle of building infrastructure that’s both modular and durable. Learn more about it here.
