Abstract

How can Blockchain technology→ change the world? This concept explores how the principles of Blockchain technology can serve as a guide to influence public behavior toward the achievement of the commonweal. Thus, this research investigates the core applicable principles of Blockchains.

This map, a historical and contextual framework, focuses on the evolution of foundation technologies for Blockchain and highlights the principles of Blockchain as the key on this concept–encryption, decentralization, and open-source. The map shows the overall concept, and the data obtained from the research shows a certain correlation, showing the direction toward the goal–commonweal.

Here we apply the blockchain technology with the notions of fractals and social construction inherently to social issues. Experimental models that expose the system to small test groups will allow testing of expectations when this framework is applied to concrete social, behavioral, and environmental circumstances. The application of blockchain technology to human behavior is theoretical. Therefore, while the role of Blockchain’s principle is crucial, this concept does not go into the technical details behind it pragmatically. Instead, it is used as a symbol, metaphor, and contextual frame model.

VISUAL LAB

Visual Lab shows what I’ve worked on for the inspiration for the concept. Through the Design (RtD) methodology, the design methodology and the design practice process have deepened the concept in a fluent visual language.

I. Blockchain sketch project

This project is a series of drawings reflecting on my thoughts generated about the research of blockchain technology. For 100 days, I made a drawing that reflects my ideas, which contain: the history of blockchain, the potential usage of blockchain, the principle of blockchain, behavior, and socio-psychology. The drawings represent words, sentences, or the context of the reading, or thoughts generated while researching.

II. Remix Through Blockchain

‘Remix Through Blockchain’ project involves physical objects and light. The object takes on the role of a system, and the light represents society’s point of view towards the world. The shadow represents how the system can influence point of view. In this project, the thesis idea is expressed through physical objects. A physical component of an otherwise mostly theoretical project makes the project more inclusive and approachable for more people.