Plasti-scene

Publication
A speculative narrative based on Scientific research (44 page/Perfect Bound)
London, UK, 2023

'Plasti-scene' is a Scientific research based imaginative narrative that explores the potential consequences of microplastics becoming integrated into the biology of humans and nonhumans after the 6th Great Extinction. Through the lens of 'outsiders' (aliens) visiting Earth's disrupted ecosystem, the narrative envisions a world where humans and animals coexist, emphasizing our place as a part of the interconnected system rather than exceptional creatures.

The playful narrative introduces the concept of 'Plasti-Scene’, A Scene full of Plastic, a new fictional geological epoch born from a scene abundant with plastic. This creative approach educates the audience about the potential future implications of our environmental actions, effectively symbolized by plastic. Cultural influences, particularly exposure to microplastics, result in 'Plasticization' among both humans and nonhumans, fostering a transverse force that reconnects species, categories, and domains, thanks to symbiogenesis through plastic.

Ultimately, plastic serves as a metaphor for the consequences of Anthropocentrism and becomes a tool to equalize the status of humans and nonhumans in this envisaged future. The narrative prompts contemplation on the interdependence of all living beings and the need to take responsibility for our impact on the planet.