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Speculative Design: Imagining the Future of Science

  Introduction: The Art of Speculating the Future In a world defined by rapid technological advances and ever-evolving scientific discoveries, the boundaries between what is and what could be are becoming increasingly blurred. Speculative design, an approach that combines creativity, speculation, and design thinking, offers a unique lens through which we can imagine and interrogate future possibilities in science, technology, and society. Rather than just focusing on the present, speculative design invites us to think boldly about what could exist in the future—whether through alternative technological innovations, new biological systems, or entirely reimagined social structures. This article explores what speculative design is, how it connects to speculative biology and fiction, and its role in provoking critical and forward-thinking questions that drive the next wave of scientific progress. What is Speculative Design, and How Does It Envision Future Scientific Worlds? Speculative...