This is an Open Artifacts project.

What is an Open Artifact?

Think of Open Artifacts as open source for everything humans create, from toys to governments. They give life to our ideas by inviting the community to join us in their development.

Like open-source software, these projects are free to use, adapt, and improve. Cultural Creators, like us, engage with open artifacts as part of our Creative Practice to improve ourselves and to help build a better world.

Visit Evolve The World to learn more about these concepts and how they fit together.
Crystal Word Chain

Crystal Connections

Prompts

These are simple cards that you can print and cut out if you like. We are working on an interactive version of these that will choose one randomly for you.

Sensory Experience
If this had a color, what would it be?
Sensory Experience
What does this smell like?
Sensory Experience
What does this sound like?
Sensory Experience
Imagine touching this. Is it rough, smooth, hot, or cold?
Sensory Experience
If this were a food, what would it taste like?
Sensory Experience
What has a similar shape or form to this?
Sensory Experience
If you sculpted this, what material would you use (clay, marble, steel)?
Emotional Resonance
Where does this feeling live in your body?
Emotional Resonance
What personality traits does this have?
Emotional Resonance
Does this concept ground you or upset you?
Emotional Resonance
What is a frightening version of this?
Emotional Resonance
What is a peaceful or joyful version of this?
Emotional Resonance
Why do we want this in our lives?
Emotional Resonance
What kind of 'care and feeding' does this require?
Emotional Resonance
Is this concept kind or cruel?
Emotional Resonance
What responsibility does this place on us?
Field of Knowledge
How would a scientist describe this?
Field of Knowledge
Where is this found in nature?
Field of Knowledge
What scientific principle operates behind this?
Field of Knowledge
What is a synonym for this? How is it different?
Field of Knowledge
What is an antonym for this? How is it connected?
Field of Knowledge
If you had to file this in a library, which category would it go in?
Cultural Mirror
What is a famous song or poem about this?
Cultural Mirror
What movie best depicts this idea?
Cultural Mirror
What cultural symbols represent this?
Cultural Mirror
What cartoon character best represents this?
Cultural Mirror
What would a book about this be titled?
Cultural Mirror
How did ancient cultures view this?
Human Constructs
What invention exists because of this concept?
Human Constructs
What laws or rules have we created to control this?
Human Constructs
How does the design of our cities or homes reflect this?
Human Constructs
What tools do we use to measure or manage this?
Human Constructs
Is this used to liberate people or control them?
Human Constructs
What cultural artifacts exist because of this?
Human Constructs
What problem were humans trying to solve when they built systems around this?
Evolutionary Potential
If this concept disappeared tomorrow, what would stop working?
Evolutionary Potential
What does a 'healthy' version of this look like in 100 years?
Evolutionary Potential
Can you imagine a new technology based on this?
Evolutionary Potential
Is this idea fading away or growing stronger? Why?
Evolutionary Potential
How does this extend human capacity?
Evolutionary Potential
How can we reimagine this to be more beneficial?
Evolutionary Potential
What creates more of this: nature or human effort?
Perspective Shift
Does this relate to a mythological symbol or archetype?
Perspective Shift
What did this mean to you as a child?
Perspective Shift
What is a 'shadow' version of this?
Perspective Shift
Would someone 1000 years ago view this as magic?
Perspective Shift
How is this a reflection of something else?
Perspective Shift
What shifts if we place this at the center of our lives?
Perspective Shift
Is this real or is it an illusion?
Perspective Shift
Is this life-sustaining or life-destroying?
Perspective Shift
What is an 'artificial' version of this?