Scientific and technological advances– from new generations of AI models to neurotechnology – are poised to transform every aspect of how we live and work. To ensure that this transformation is for the benefit of all, it is vital to understand people’s perspectives on these advances. Yet to gain these valuable insights, we must democratise access to scientific knowledge, and empower people to participate and engage with the scientific breakthroughs that will shape their future.
This was the inspiration for the Geneva Public Portal to Anticipation. The Portal is an immersive, interactive space where citizens have the opportunity to imagine possible worlds – 5, 10, and 25 years in the future – shaped by emerging science and technology. These visions are made tangible with images created with the help of generative AI. The range of scientific advances available to explore in the Portal were drawn from the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar®, which captures the insights of more than 2,400 scientists on the breakthroughs that could redefine our world.
A unique, high-impact, emotionally compelling installation, the Portal is a powerful platform for public engagement that transforms people’s attitudes toward innovation. It is reshaping how hundreds of thousands of citizens engage with science and the future.
