Ministry of Happiness
Ministry of Happiness
GDP and continuous growth as a measure of development is a capitalist construct which is no longer compatible with the challenges of climate change and social inequality we face. Progressive societies are starting to value measures of happiness and well-being as the alternative measure of success. This projects imagines a new Ministry of Happiness and Wellbeing for London, in one of the most prominent of locations, the Serpentine Lake, which signifies the importance of which a progressive new future society might hold such values.
GDP and continuous growth as a measure of development is a capitalist construct which is no longer compatible with the challenges of climate change and social inequality we face. Progressive societies are starting to value measures of happiness and well-being as the alternative measure of success. This projects imagines a new Ministry of Happiness and Wellbeing for London, in one of the most prominent of locations, the Serpentine Lake, which signifies the importance of which a progressive new future society might hold such values.
Set in the year 21xx, environmental pollution has made drastic changes to London. A sky-field keeps streets of London safe. Dense population made popular singular mobile housing systems, a "plug n’ play" solution of mobile workforces through VR. "Houses" also transports, as weather is seldom safe enough, therefore communication is conducted mainly through VR. Ground level is reserved for pedestrians and public transport. VR eliminates many physical luxuries therefore an increase in production of necessities.
"Ad-runner" runs through digital London, placing ads in vr spaces, he tries to use salary to buy a "permanent house" "down below" to start a family.
