Symbiosis explores the potential of AI-optimized microorganisms to transform human waste into fertile soil, envisioning a sustainable future in a world grappling with overpopulation.

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Personalized medicine has revolutionized healthcare, but how do we sustain a burgeoning population? Kovač's 'Symbiosis' explores a future where bio-engineered organisms are crucial for resource management. This speculative design artifact, a seed pod containing AI-optimized microorganisms, offers a poignant commentary on our relationship with nature and technology's role in shaping our future ecosystems.

In 2028, personalized vaccines have led to increased longevity and an unanticipated population boom. Dense urban centers face severe resource strain, with limited arable land and mounting waste. Societal focus has shifted towards closed-loop systems and bio-engineered solutions. Slovakian heritage, particularly its emphasis on sustainable practices derived from traditional agriculture and interconnectedness with nature, informs global approaches to resource management, inspiring a new ecological consciousness.

Symbiosis compels viewers to contemplate the ecological implications of extended lifespans. Consider the current trajectory of personalized medicine and its potential to exacerbate existing inequalities and environmental pressures. What role can bio-engineering play in creating a sustainable future, and at what cost?

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Keywords: bio-engineering, AI, sustainability, overpopulation, Slovakia, folklore, microorganisms, seed pod, personalized medicine, resource management