PROJECT

MEMORIES

OF TOMORROW

2025 - ONGOING

In a world where memory is no longer confined to human minds but stored in digital systems and encoded in biological structures, the way we think about the past and future is shifting dramatically. This project explores the profound ways in which memory — whether biological, technological, or ecological — shapes our understanding of the present and informs the futures we create.

As advances in biotechnology give us the ability to edit genetic material, the notion of genetic memory comes into play. What happens when we gain the power to modify, store, or erase memories at a cellular level? How will this reshape our perception of identity, ethics, and the future of human evolution?

On the other hand, the planet itself holds the memories of human activity, etched into its landscapes, oceans, and atmosphere. The environmental crises of our time serve as a living archive of our impact, forcing us to reckon with the consequences of our past actions. Yet, there is hope in the idea that we can work toward restoring these natural systems, rewriting the story of our planet’s future.

This project will explore critical questions such as:

  • How can biotechnological advancements allow us to alter the course of human memory and history?

  • In what ways does the Earth itself store the memories of human interaction, and how can we repair the ecological damage we've caused?

  • How can interpreting ecological and planetary 'memory' as a form of intelligence influence our approach to environmental preservation?

  • Can new approaches in science, technology, and environmental restoration help us build more hopeful futures by reshaping the narratives of both our bodies and the planet?

  • How will biotechnology and the manipulation of biological systems change our understanding of what it means to be human? What happens when our bodies become part of technological systems?

  • What are the ethical considerations of reprogramming life as a means of environmental restoration, and what responsibilities arise when manipulating life systems?

* >>Memories of Tomorrow<< is curated by Osman Serhat Karaman.