What does a future full of microplastics look like?
Silus Martinussen Lasskogen imagines food in a future where microplastics have become even more present than today and the uptake of them needs to be monitored constantly.
In the year 2060, microplastics pervade daily life, even infiltrating places like ‘Brasserie Borealis,’ a fine dining restaurant. Employing a cutting-edge microplastic detection system, a response to the growing awareness of their harm to the human body, the restaurant is at the forefront. In the wake of revelations post-2050, when the adverse effects of microplastics on human health became evident, state regulations mandated monitoring microplastic levels in individuals. ‘Brasserie Borealis’ stands out as one of the pioneering establishments in Norway, proactively implementing a comprehensive system to monitor microplastic levels in their guests’ bodies.
Silus Martinussen Lasskogen
After measuring the microplastic level in their blood, diners are allowed to choose dishes from menus adapted to not increase this level above the recommended threshold.
In addition to the question of microplastics, the provotype also raises questions about a future where biometric data collection and surveillance is normal.
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