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Meeting and discussion: Thinking the future to understand the present through Design Fiction.
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Open in the appDesign Fiction How can we imagine futures that don't yet exist? How can we make them visible, question them and most importantly, test them? As part of the exhibition "What is the future?", the MEG is launching a series of discussions dedicated to the multiple ways in which… Design Fiction How can we imagine futures that don't yet exist? How can we make them visible, question them and most importantly, test them? As part of the exhibition "What is the future?", the MEG is launching a series of discussions dedicated to the multiple ways in which societies imagine, anticipate and shape the future. This meeting is devoted to design fiction, an approach based on inquiry, exploration of futures and fiction to open new perspectives on tomorrow's world. Based on fictional situations, speculative objects or prototypes, design fiction makes it possible to give form to possible futures and to question the transformations they could bring about in our societies. It's not about predicting the future, but about exploring different paths, making other possibilities visible and sparking debate. To nourish this exchange, the speakers will share their experiences and reflections on how design fiction can become a tool for thinking and experimenting with change — in public policies, strategies, services or in the ways we live together. To nourish this exchange, two guests will bring their cross-perspectives: Matthias Lecoq, urban planner at UNIGE. Fabien Girardin, researcher and engineer in emerging technologies. This discussion aims to be open, participative and lively. Everyone is invited to contribute, share their knowledge, experiences or questions. The objective is to build together a collective reflection, where knowledge intersects and complements each other. More broadly, this meeting is part of a cycle of four discussions around different themes of the exhibition. So many perspectives to question our way of thinking about the future. Each session will take the form of an open discussion space for the public, encouraging dialogue and active participation. Together, we…