How we built ARCTECH45
The development of ARCTECH45 employed a multi-phase methodology combining computational text generation with human-guided validation and refinement.
ARCTECH45 was built as a research project by researchers at TNO for the purpose of immersing players of a wargame in a specified projected future. This website was built with generative AI over a period of two weeks.
Development phases
The initial phase involved systematic collection and analysis of speculative trends and foresight materials, including contemporary technological projections and emerging research trajectories. These signals were synthesized and categorized through thematic clustering, resulting in ten distinct technology streams. Each stream represented a coherent technological trajectory embedded within plausible geopolitical, environmental, and cultural contexts specific to the 2045 Arctic scenario.
A large language model (LLM) agent was employed to conduct literature research and distill key principles for immersive narrative construction. This process identified and extracted writing principles from the model's internal knowledge base, specifically targeting elements that enhance reader immersion and scientific plausibility.
The selected principles were integrated into a comprehensive system prompt, combining scenario-specific contextual notes, immersion principles, world-building guidelines, and domain-specific technological parameters.
Using the engineered prompts, the LLM agent generated multiple speculative research articles for each technology stream. These articles were written from the perspectives of diverse fictional civilian researchers, incorporating ethical considerations, lived experiences, and technical implications of the projected technologies.
Each narrative was structured to simulate authentic research communication from the year 2045, grounding speculative elements in human-centered frameworks.
The generated content underwent cross-validation using a CustomDeepResearch tool, which assessed the fidelity and plausibility of each projection against current scientific literature and experimental data.
This validation process integrated recent experimental findings and scientific developments to enhance the credibility and grounding of the speculative projections.
Finally, a writing style agent processed the validated articles to optimize readability and narrative engagement. Drawing stylistic conventions from established publications such as The Atlantic and The New York Times, the agent refined the prose while maintaining scientific accuracy.
Visual and sensory elements were integrated to create immersive, high-fidelity speculative pieces of writing suitable for public engagement.
Open Access & Citation
The ARCTECH45 platform is freely available for exploration, research, and educational purposes. We encourage readers, researchers, and educators to engage with and utilize these speculative projections in their work.
Usage Guidelines
All content may be referenced, quoted, or adapted under the condition that appropriate citation is provided. Please acknowledge ARCTECH45 as your source when incorporating our materials into academic work, presentations, or derivative projects. Suggested Citation [ARCTECH45: Speculative Arctic Technology Futures (2045). [https://arctech2045.com/]]
Methodology Inquiries
For detailed information about our computational methodology, validation processes, or collaborative opportunities, please contact us directly. We welcome questions from researchers interested in our approach to speculative technology forecasting and narrative generation.
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