Emotional Transparency

In 2030, a groundbreaking product was introduced to the market, changing the way people communicate forever. Called ‘EmoAura’, this contact lens-like device allowed its users to see the emotions of others as an ‘aura’ generated from their brainwaves and displayed around their heads.

A decade later, the widespread use of EmoAura has transformed communication into a more intuitive and direct experience. People no longer rely on words or facial expressions to understand each other’s emotions, leading to a richer and quicker exchange of feelings. From the love of a lover to the curiosity of a baby, to even the hidden prejudices and hatreds, EmoAura made them all visible.

This technology has created new challenges for society. People started to surround themselves only with those who shared similar patterns of emotions, leading to increased social fragmentation and a loss of idealism. With every emotion stored as big data, companies and governments saw it as an opportunity to manipulate the masses and sell products.

The world changes, but human nature remains the same. Let’s see what the world looks like with EmoAura.

Bohan Wang

He Zhai

Jiaqi Shi

Kazuhiro Naito

Maciek Worosilak

Min Woo Nam