This speculative fiction explores the concept of a collaborative virtual reality called the hibernet, where worldbuilders connect their minds through mycelial networks. The story follows Kailin, a project manager, as she contemplates the risks and benefits of launching the hibernet on a wider scale. The hibernet offers the potential for collective creativity, healing, and transformation, but also raises concerns about chaos and loss of control. The characters engage in discussions about the social implications and ethical considerations of opening the hibernet to broader participation. Ultimately, the story ends with a sense of hope and a shared vision for a better future.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative storytelling process | Collective creation | More collaborative and inclusive process | Desire for shared imagination |
| MyceliMind network and hibernet technology | Connection and collective | Increased interconnectedness | Desire for collective consciousness |
| Use of mycelium in computing systems | Merging of technology and nature | Advancements in mycelitronics | Harnessing the power of nature |
| Shift from solitary to multiplayer creation | Transition to multiplayer mode | More collaborative and shared creation | Desire for a more sustainable approach |
| Uncertainty about the consequences | Fear of chaos and loss of control | Hope for a better future | Desire for transformative change |
| Unknown feeling and the emergence of future | Unknown and transformative | Birth of a better future | Collective dreams and imagination |