MACRO ANALYSIS
Our research of macro systems provides evidence,
reasoning and consideration into the wider
implications of our projects
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CLIMATE CRISIS
CENTRALISED VS
DECENTRALISED
SYSTEMS OF
GOVERNANCE
DISPLACEMENT
HEALTHCARE
ECONOMICS
OUR MACRO SYNTHESIS
Below is selection of 16 key macro conclusions that inform our unit's direction
AI + HEALTHCARE
LLMs and SLMs can be integrated into healthcare systems to improve access by enabling more efficient systems that reduce spatial demands and ease the burden on staff.
AI + SOCIETY
Reliance on AI technology can have a negative impact on society as it degrades social activity. Generative AI cannot imitate the full potential of human craftmanship.
AI + EDUCATION
Chatbots integrated into SLMs and LLMs can be embedded within existing technological infrastructure to deliver a more comprehensive and widely accessible education to a broad population.
AI + CLIMATE
LLMs can identify anomalies in weather data and anticipate extreme events, enabling communities to respond more quickly to potentially devastating incidents.
AI + LAND MANAGEMENT
AI can be integrated within new land management systems to monitor the health of natural landscapes through technologies such as LIDAR scanning and remote sensors integrated within SLMs.
CENTRALISED
Centralised systems allow for resources and power to be concentrated into one location, aimed at improving efficiency. This is more common as the scale increases.
DECENTRALISED
Decentralised systems can be accessible and allow more autonomy and adaptability, this is useful when reacting to local needs and changes.
CENTRALISED vs DECENTRALISED
Centralised and decentralised structures are not isolated entities, they are positioned on a spectrum, with most systems containing varying degrees of autonomy across different areas.
CLIMATE
As the global average temperature continues to steadily rise, extreme natural weather events are occurring at an accelerated rate, with each event proving to be more impactful than the last.
ECOLOGY
Ecosystems rely on consistent climate conditions. With the increasing rates of severe weather events, preparing for them and building more resiliently to reduce the impact of these climate related disasters is more critical than ever.
ECONOMICS
To enable sustainable growth without causing further harm to the planet, the principles of Doughnut Economics should be adopted to create more equitable conditions.
POLITICS
Global leaders are increasingly prioritising national economic growth, often at the expense of wider global interests.
DISPLACEMENT
Over the last 10 years there has been an increase in displacement across the globe, due to a wide range of issues, both climate and humanitarian in nature.
HUMANITARIAN AID
Current methods of dealing with displacement are not effective, due to current systems inability to react to a range of local conditions.
HEALTHCARE
Contemporary hospital systems often turn their back on the urban fabric, typically being built on greenfield sites at the edge of settlements rather than integrated into the city.
MACHINE FOR HEALING
Contemporary hospital systems tend to be orientated around technological systems, rather than prioritising the wellbeing of patients and staff.
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