The analogies upon which the author inspires and build this scenario is the research developed by Israeli researchers on how to genetically modify the metabolism processes of e.coli to transform CO2 into sugars, which can be transformed into energy, intended as power/ fuel, food (human or soil), and even chemicals. 

This scenario introduced the Living Artefacts. Living artefacts are, in this case, two artefacts, but there can be even more. These two artefacts can live together or separate. The idea behind developing two of them was to suggest different ways to exploit this technology in 2050s households. The idea here is to give the user the instruments that support sustainable development (engage the user in the process) and at the same time motivate and provide the user with the data. The technology of reference is a metabolic process and genetically modified organisms (GMO), imaging a microbial solution and microbial materials in a house environment. The scientist sees several applications when it comes to this process, where the author selects to focus on two speculative proposals: (1) Transforming CO2 into house chemicals (detergent tablets), and (2) Transform CO2 into power to use at your home or share with others. Both concepts explore new technology and technological applications, accompanied by the hypothesis on the new production processes. Besides, the concepts explore how these new technologies and materials will generate new possibilities for interaction modalities and rituals (i.e., using microbial propagation instead of screens). 

Year: 2021