Alice Bucknell, an innovative artist and writer in Los Angeles, discusses the intersection of game engines and speculative fiction. They explore the politics of world-building in crisis, particularly through projects like E-Z Kryptobuild, critiquing societal inequities and climate issues. Bucknell also dives into interactive narratives like 'The Alluvials,' addressing water scarcity in Los Angeles. Challenging anthropocentrism, they highlight non-human intelligence and the role of AI in creating unique storytelling experiences that reshape narrative engagement.