Welcome to Protopias, the new science-fiction anthology series from Futurific Studios (PBS’s A Brief History of the Future) and AWA that explores the many possible futures that can come to pass as we try to make the right choices in imperfect realities.
About Gaya: When a maverick biochemist’s groundbreaking research into fungal networks inadvertently grants her extraordinary powers to tap into nature, she transforms into “Mother Nature,” a force of vengeance against humanity’s exploitation of the planet. As her methods escalate, it’s up to her family to lead her down a path toward redemption and hope before it’s too late.
This one-shot is part of The Protopias Collection — Speculative fiction often fixates on dystopian futures, depicting societies plagued by suffering and injustice. Storytellers use these cautionary tales to highlight the consequences of today’s decisions. While we have mastered the art of imagining everything that could go wrong, we have lost sight of something equally vital: envisioning the paths where things go right. Until now.
