Nuclear Fusion energy is a revolutionary technology that if developed, has the potential to transform our entire relationship with energy. Its promise - abundant, clean energy that in theory has no scarcity and higher rates of efficiency than any conventional fuel. If developed this would provide the world with limitless energy for applications ranging from home heating to interplanetary transportation. 

Fusion energy is recognised by the scientific community as one amongst many possible answers to the world’s energy problems, as well as the climate crisis. How it might fit into a global energy mix very much depends on the type of world in which it is developed. Its importance is highlighted by the fact that it is a rare example of a technology being developed through the international cooperation of all major nations.

Each point along the decision tree reflects a particular context, set across a century long time horizon. At each point users engage with a story from that context, and are faced with a dilemma to negotiate together. The experience creates an opportunity for individuals to see how macro issues are often influenced by micro determination and the simple everyday choices of the many, which often creates a conflict between the types of futures we seek individually vs. collectively desire.

This inevitably led to a complex and varied set of outcomes, with some paths leading to a world so unsustainable that human and non-human life could simply no longer continue - a Game Over event. The game design process intentionally obfuscated 'obvious' choices or winning strategies to encourage users to reflect on their personal beliefs, before coming together as a team to share, negotiate and make a collective decision.

The experience takes the form of a physical installation, translating the tree of possible paths and related stories, from 2D to 3D space, at a scale which zooms out over time. This begins through an immersive experience, using a VR film personalised for each user, placing them into roles for the mission ahead. Accompanied by GAIA the AI, the team is briefed and embarks on a series of three missions through space and time. 

Mission 1 begins at the outer ring in physical space. Users are transported to Copenhagen in 2030 and hear stories from individuals living in that era. After hearing three stories along the ring, the team journey back to the decision making station to share what they have learned and make a collective decision. This decision is computed by GAIA, to load the next mission and time horizon. During this time users discover how their decision influenced the intervening years across a range of factors such as carbon emissions, ecosystems and global development.