Cosmic Daffodil Journal (Gold Star Program) Gold Star

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FUTURE VISIONS: Speculative Futures. Alternate Realities.

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Prompt Ideas

1. In a world where memories can be bought and sold, a struggling artist discovers black market for emotions.

2. Society has evolved to the point where humans can upload their consciousness into virtual realities. Write about the ethical implications of this technology.

3. In a dystopian future, a group of rebels discovers a way to manipulate time. What consequences does this discovery have on their world?

4. Write a story set in a future where Earth is no longer habitable, and humanity has colonized distant planets. What challenges do colonists face in adapting to their new environments?

5. In a world where genetic modification is commonplace, a person born without enhancements discovers they possess a unique ability that could change everything.

6. Imagine a future where artificial intelligence governs every aspect of society. What happens when a glitch in the system grants a person unexpected power?

7. In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors stumbles upon a hidden archive containing records of a lost civilization. What secrets does it hold, and how do they affect the survivors' understanding of their own history?

8. Write a story set in a future where climate change has drastically altered the planet's geography. How do communities adapt to survive in this new world?

9. In a society where emotions are regulated by law, a group of rebels seeks to restore humanity's capacity for empathy.

10. Imagine a future where humans coexist with sentient robots. Write about a friendship that forms between a human and a robot, despite societal prejudices against such relationships.

11. What is your interpretation of Future Visions?

Inspirational Links

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