SciFi Economics
Residency
May 6-9, 2024 | Messina, Italy & Online
join us in shaping the future of economic policy by contributing to a dynamic and interdisciplinary exploration of post-Neoclassical economic thinking.
Outcomes
01
Outputs
Create two future economic system descriptions: one as an encyclopedia entry and the other as an artistic interpretation, merging applied economics with creativity.
02
Process
Participate in two-hour facilitated sessions, where small groups collaboratively draft encyclopedia entries, inspired by the Space Economy Camp model.
03
Participants
We convene 20 diverse participants, including policymakers, academics, civil society members, and creatives, prioritizing gender balance and Global- South representation.
May 6-9, 2024
Program
Day 1
Keynote & Field Visit
Keynote by Prof. Ha-Joon Chang
Field visit to the Messina Advanced Cluster —a real-life science fiction economy.
Day 2-3
Workshops
Thematic parallel sessions, exploring different facets of a conceptually sound and radically different economic system.
Day 4
Synthesis
Curation of materials generated, focusing on publication.
Organisers
The Scifi Economics Residency is a joint initiative by:
- The Science Fiction Economics Lab
- Messina Community Foundation
- ClimateGains
- ASU - Interplanetary Initiative
Learning Partners
- UNDP Istanbul Innovation Days