Embracing Protopia: A Path to Continuous Improvement

This chapter introduces the concept of pro-topia, emphasizing proactive prototyping and ongoing enhancements over the perfection pursuit of utopias or the bleak outlook of dystopias. It critiques the prevalent doom-er-ism in media, warns against turning dystopian visions into profit-driven products, and highlights the dark legacies of historical utopias. The chapter advocates for a progressive pro-topian approach centered on plurality, community collaboration, and centering marginalized voices in shaping a better future for all.