Living Library

A nuanced exploration of Philippine identity, rich heritage, and culture, challenging misconceptions and highlighting our nation's diverse and complex tapestry, especially within the context of the global community.

An exploration of local engineering, design, architecture, and community-building rooted and expanding from indigenous philosophies connecting humans back to nature, a call for nature-based technology

A speculative project of emerging blueprints and systems built towards shared well-being, regeneration > extraction, intergenerational wisdom, and communities of care beyond just the nuclear family.

Emergent Strategy draws from principles of social justice, science fiction, and grassroots organising to explore our human relationship to change, both on the individual and collective level.

Research and resource compilation of Filipino design and sustainable strategies, informed by our pre-colonial Filipino practices.

A story set in a world where robots and humans coexist harmoniously. When a monk encounters a robot seeking purpose beyond its designated role, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and exploration, questioning the meaning of existence and the balance between nature and technology.

A speculative project on possible futures for women's labor filled a multitude of cultural artifacts such as ancestral intelligence, more-than-human politics, black quantum futurism, biodesign, etc.

A collection of essays from scholars in the humanities and the social sciences examining the city within the Philippine context.

An introduction to archipelagic thinking, written as part of School of Commons Issue 2020

Reflections on the design industry, Filipino design's role, and the possibilities of design as a subversive space for experimentation.

Leny Strobel discusses diasporic identity formation; reconfiguring belonging in the context of empire, as a process of re-membering; how she draws from the well of liminal space; and more.

A digital future that feels safer, and a more intentional alternative to the metaverse by @verses_xyz. Crafted with references to Christopher Alexander's The Pattern Languages.

Explores how we can build a society that listens to people's deepest needs and aspirations, emphasizing personal growth, empathy, and well-being. It's all about imagining a future where politics isn't just about power and conflict but about creating a world where everyone can thrive.

A book about AI, non-human intelligence, ecology, biological computing, more-than-human relations. James Bridle asks us to re-evaluate what intelligence means as a way, especially beyond the human yardstick.

From Ferguson to Palestine, Angela Davis draws connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world.

253 "patterns," each examining a specific dynamic between people and the environments where they work, play, and live. From street cafes to sacred sites, the book provides a comprehensive guide to creating spaces that foster connection, comfort, and community.

Explored how technology should empower individuals and build community rather than create dependence and alienation. Illich envisions a society where technology supports human values and ecological balance, fostering genuine connections and well-being.

An essay on humans as gatherers before "hunters," and the first human tool as the basket vs the spear. Inspired The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction by Ursula Le Guin, Mindy speaks on the art of sharing as survival, and the human desire to make meaning together (vs. pure ownership).

On seeing tools for thought through a historical and anthropological lens

Challenges the idea that bigger is always better. It advocates for sustainable, human-centered living, emphasizing the effectiveness of small-scale, localized solutions over large-scale industrial methods.

Explores stories as carrier bags that hold various elements rather than weapons of domination.Le Guin reimagines human origins and the purpose of technology, advocating for a narrative approach that prioritizes connection and cooperation over conquest.

Explores the concept of the cyborg as a hybrid entity, blurring boundaries between human and machine, nature and culture. Haraway's manifesto advocates for embracing complexity and diversity, envisioning a future where technology is used to empower marginalized groups and disrupt hierarchical power structures.

bell hooks invites us to redefine what "love" means to us in a modern society, beyond just the romantic. explores the concept of love in modern society. It delves into various forms of love, from romantic to familial, and examines how love intersects with issues of race, class, and gender.

A scholar, artist and hacker, Amelia Winger-Bearskin marries lessons from indigenous cultures with hopes for a human-centered, values-driven digital future.

An interactive chat around the campfire about what makes online environments feel alive, fun, and welcoming.