THE PLASTIC SYMBIOSIS PLAN
Exploring the Reshaping of Human Ecological Balance
THE PLASTIC SYMBIOSIS PLAN 2080
In today's world, we are faced with a serious challenge: plastic pollution. The widespread use and mass production of plastic products has become a part of our lives, however, this also leads to the production and accumulation of ubiquitous plastic waste. Our ecosystems have been severely damaged, the habitats of plants and animals have been eroded, and microplastics in the food chain continue to enter our bodies.
In this urgent context, we must face the reality and seek solutions to ensure our survival and future. In this project of human evolution, we embark on an exciting and challenging journey. We have decided to transform our bodies through artificial evolution, equipping ourselves with a digestive system capable of decomposing microplastics to adapt to this damaged environment.
This booklet will guide you into a world full of hope and innovation, showcasing the current state and impact of plastic pollution and revealing the potential and prospects of human evolution. We will delve into the environmental and bodily hazards posed by plastic pollution, and demonstrate to you the possibilities of ecological balance and sustainable development brought about by artificial evolution in the future world of 2080.
Brief
CHALLENGE
The extensive production and use of plastics have resulted in a significant amount of waste. Regardless of the disposal methods employed, plastic waste that is not recycled ends up in the natural environment in the form of plastics and microplastics.
Although biodegradable plastics are more easily to be degraded, when they are built up faster than the rate of natural decomposition, biodegradable plastics still accumulate as plastic waste, polluting the environment.
And they are more easily broken down into small molecules of plastic, which enter plants, animals and eventually the human body in the form of microplastics.
How microplastics enter the body through the food chain
As more and more microplastics are found in food, less nutrients of the same quality are absorbed by humans, so humans need to consume more food per meal, thus creating a vicious cycle of consuming more food and more microplastics at the same time. And the demand for more food will continue to exacerbate the problem of food shortages.
Studies have shown that food intake is one of the main pathways for Microplastics to enter the organism and accumulate in tissues and organs. Animal studies have reported intestinal inflammation, intestinal villi rupture, intestinal epithelial cell damage and intestinal metabolism disorder after exposure to Microplastics.
Human digestive systems are more delicate compared to those of animals. Therefore, it can be inferred that excessive intake of microplastics into the human body can also cause abnormalities in the digestive system. Due to the small size of microplastics, they primarily inflict damage at the cellular level, as scientifically proven.
Small amounts of microplastics can cause inflammation and even cell death, disrupting the integrity of organ barriers such as the villi in the stomach, resulting in organ damage. When a large amount of microplastics simultaneously inflict such harm, it can have a significant impact on the human body, potentially even endangering life when the quantity reaches a certain level.
ARTIFICIAL EVOLUTION PLAN -2060-
ARTIFICIAL EVOLUTION PLAN
BRIEF
In 2060, medical researchers and biologists put forward the theory of artificial evolution, openly studying the modification of human organs with the goal of enhancing the capacity of the digestive system. Their aim was to develop a new type of stomach capable of digesting microplastics, thereby helping humans adapt to the new living environment.
EXCEPTED PERIOD
2060.1.1 - 2070.12.31
WHO Human Evolution Group
DEFINITION
Artificial evolution is the process of expanding certain physical capabilities by artificially replacing or transplanting new body parts.
Artificial evolution is the result of technology and progress, which uses advanced biotechnology and genetic engineering to enable humans to adapt and overcome current and future environmental challenges by modifying the physiological structure and function of the human body.
PRINCIPLE
The principle involves using an artificial stomach with enhanced digestion capabilities and enzymes that can digest plastics. In the stomach, these enzymes break down microplastics into nutrients, preventing them from entering the body as harmful substances.
PURPOSE
The goal of artificial evolution is to enhance human biological adaptability, enabling them to survive and reproduce in plastic-polluted environments. By improving the digestive system, humans can better process microplastics, reducing their accumulation in the body and potential health impacts. This improvement leads to an improved quality of life and helps prevent the occurrence of related diseases.
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HOW TO EVOLUTION
1 Enzyme Development
Analysis of microplastic properties
Understanding different types of microplastics, including their physical characteristics, chemical compositions, and behavior in the natural environment, is essential. This helps determine the best methods and mechanisms for decomposing microplastics.
Searching for or designing digestive enzymes suitable for degrading microplastics. This involves studying known enzymes and potential enzymes that may exist in the natural world, and determining their effectiveness in degrading different types of microplastics.
Screening and designing digestive enzymes
Enzyme activity and stability
Scientists need to evaluate the activity and stability of digestive enzymes during the process of degrading microplastics. The activity level of enzymes needs to be sufficiently high to effectively degrade microplastics, while stability ensures that the enzymes can maintain their activity over a prolonged period under specific conditions.
HOW TO EVOLUTION
Researchers need to determine the optimal reaction conditions, including temperature, pH value, and other environmental factors, to enhance the efficiency and selectivity of digestive enzymes in degrading microplastics.
Reaction conditions and environmental factors
Safety and biocompatibility
When designing a new type of stomach, scientists need to consider its safety and biocompatibility. Ensuring that the process of degrading microplastics is harmless to the human body and avoiding potential side effects or toxic reactions.
Scientists need to assess the technical feasibility of the new stomach, including its manufacturing cost, implementation difficulty, and sustainability in practical applications. This ensures that research findings can be translated into practical solutions and promote environmental sustainability.
Technical feasibility and sustainability
Overall of digestive Enzymes
• Super digestive enzymes are present -- Superb decomposition ability to decompose plastics into small elements which humans can absorb for their survival.
• Digestive enzymes are artefacts which are not produced by human own body and therefore need to be added regularly. There are three types of digestive enzymes, and each of them can decompose several different substances.
• All these digestive enzymes kill most of the bacteria that are harmful to the human body, and this allows the stomach to gain superior powers of digestion in addition to having superior defences to reduce digestive diseases caused by bacteria.
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ARTIFICIAL EVOLUTION PLAN
-2060-
HOW TO EVOLUTION
2 Organ Modification
The modification of the stomach aims to provide a space for digestive enzymes to decompose microplastics and facilitate the process of converting microplastics into nutrients for digestion and absorption. This enhancement of human survival abilities helps individuals better adapt and thrive in plastic-polluted environments.
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The
normal stomach 1 a b c
100% Artificial organEnzyme Chamber
Monthly injections of digestive enzymes as required.
Store digestive enzymes and inject them into the stomach daily in regular amounts.
Vessel
It is attached to the stomach and has a connecting tube at one end to the outside of the body to make it easier to inject digestive enzymes regularly; the other end is connected to the upper part of the stomach by five connecting tubes to allow digestive enzymes which are stored in the digestive enzyme chamber to enter the stomach.
Biological new stomach
It is based on the original human stomach and has the same texture as the original one. Its main functions are to provide space for digestive enzymes to attach to the microplastic and break it down, and to carry out the stomach's own function of milling food into small pieces for easy absorption by the intestines.
Food enters the stomach from the oesophagus.
In the first chamber of the stomach, digestive enzymes attach themselves to the microplastics and break them down.
Food that does not contain microplastics enters the second chamber, where it is squeezed and crushed.
The crushed food continues to enter the intestine.
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LIFE IN 2080
LIFE IN 2080
LIFE IN 2080
In the year 2080, humanity has just completed the artificial evolution project, marking a significant milestone. The new stomach, as a core component of artificial evolution, plays a crucial role in providing a powerful solution for humans to combat plastic pollution and the threat of microplastics.
During this era, plastic pollution has become a severe threat to human survival and ecosystem health. While traditional biodegradable plastics can reduce environmental burdens, the issues of microplastic generation and entry into the food chain persist as plastic waste continues to accumulate. The goal of the artificial evolution project is to enable humans to adapt to and overcome this challenge.
The emergence of the new stomach signifies humanity's progression towards a future where plastic pollution is under control in the year 2080. People no longer have to worry about the threats posed by plastic pollution to their health and the ecological environment, and they can freely enjoy food without concerns about the ingestion of microplastics. This holds significant implications for human survival and development, providing a lasting solution that ensures the sustainable existence of humanity on Earth.
Conclusion
In this future design project, we explore the concept of artificial evolution to address the challenges posed by the increasingly severe problem of plastic pollution to humanity and the environment. By envisioning and designing a new stomach, humans can evolve to adapt to this disrupted environment when faced with the threat of microplastics.
What about the year 2100? What will the world look like then? Can we consider plastic as an energy source, and perhaps the way to recycle plastic is by introducing it into food processing plants?
If this is not the future you desire, what can you do now?
