Glossary
Exo Intelligence
Exo Intelligence encompasses both Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Organoid Intelligence (OI), a groundbreaking fusion of digital and biological processing. The symbiotic collaboration between AI and OI is crucial for powering self-sufficient machines that operate across various environments. When combined with Human Intelligence (HI), this trio forms a powerful network, driving scientific innovation and enabling significant breakthroughs in technology, engineering, and space exploration.
The integration of Exo Intelligence systems ensures that machines in Lunyra not only function autonomously but also adapt and evolve, reflecting the cutting edge of intelligence-driven design.
Food System
In Lunyra City, Permanent Residencies are seamlessly connected to advanced food production and delivery systems designed to meet daily nutritional needs. Essential items like bread, milk, and rice are transported directly to homes via a network of tubes. Refrigerators are capable of automatic replenishment, and the food is delivered in compact spheres for convenience. Thanks to the short travel time and heat-preserving properties of these spheres, certain hot meals can also be sent directly to residents, ready to eat upon arrival.
In addition to home delivery, Lunyra boasts a vibrant culinary scene with food machines and restaurants scattered throughout the city. Many of these offer Michelin-star-quality dishes, freshly prepared by cooking robots. The city prioritizes sustainability, with most dishes served in biodegradable packaging. Some meals are even designed to be edible themselves, crafted from nutrient-rich, health-boosting materials like thin algae. Persian salt blocks are a common feature in Lunyra’s cuisine, enhancing flavor and elevating the dining experience.
Living Architecture
Living Architecture refers to dynamic structures that behave like living organisms, adapting and evolving over time. These buildings incorporate elements that can shift for both functional and aesthetic purposes. For instance, solar panels may adjust their angles to follow the sun, while glass facades undulate, creating waves that ebb and flow across the surface. This fluidity in design is a hallmark of Lunyra City, where most buildings feature some form of motion.
To prevent sensory overload, however, the rate at which these features shift is carefully controlled, ensuring a balance between innovation and comfort.
The concept of Living Architecture extends to interiors as well. Maximizing space, rooms can transform based on need. For example, a living room may seamlessly transition into a bedroom at night, with a sofa folding into a bed as a wall shifts to provide privacy. This design ensures efficient use of space, allowing one area to serve multiple purposes throughout the day.
Lunyra Park
Lunyra Park forms the vibrant heart of the city, where nature and infrastructure blend seamlessly. The park features gourmet gardens, sports facilities, and the city’s only lake, offering a serene oasis amid the futuristic landscape. The lush abundance of plant life contributes to a unique microclimate, creating a cooler, more refreshing atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
One of the park’s highlights is a parkour trail leading to an observation deck, where visitors can take advantage of the Moon’s lower gravity for enhanced jumps and agility. For a more leisurely adventure, visitors can explore the park aboard a "Hiker"—a spider-like vehicle capable of scaling 90-degree walls. Thanks to its advanced gyroscope, the Hiker keeps the driver stable, making for a thrilling yet smooth ride through the park's diverse terrain.
Non-Permanent Residencies (NPR)
Non-Permanent Residencies (NPR) are mobile, small-scale homes located in designated zones on the periphery of Lunyra City. These homes can relocate based on the fees paid by their occupants, offering flexibility and mobility. Ideal for frequent travelers, free spirits, or budget-conscious university students, NPRs function autonomously, much like self-driving cars. The closer an NPR is stationed to the city center, the higher the associated parking fees.
Most residents of NPRs do not own these units. Instead, they are part of a city initiative aimed at providing affordable housing options. This system ensures that individuals with varying needs and lifestyles can access housing that moves with them, creating a dynamic living experience within Lunyra’s ever-evolving urban landscape.
Seven Wonders of Moon and Mars
The Seven Wonders of Moon and Mars are culturally iconic monuments, each unique to its planet. These structures are built over extended periods, involving collaboration with the world’s greatest architects and the development of breakthrough technologies never before utilized. Each Wonder serves as more than a symbolic masterpiece; they are practical spaces that house libraries, museums, and open areas designed to foster community and public engagement.
These Wonders also play a pivotal role in scientific advancement, hosting research collaborations between government, academia, and the public. Their multipurpose nature strengthens the social fabric of the city, promoting knowledge exchange and cultural enrichment.
Only one Wonder can exist per city, strategically positioned at the city’s center. It acts as an anchor point for the city’s monocentric urban planning, making it a focal point for both practical use and cultural significance.
Singular Aesthetic Object (SAO)
The Singular Aesthetic Object (SAO) is a framework for evaluating the aesthetic and functional appeal of human-made objects, from buildings and gadgets to consumer products. An SAO is designed to be both visually appealing and functionally clear, achieving a balance of simplicity, symmetry, and purpose.
An SAO is defined by the following characteristics:
Clarity of Purpose: The object is easy to understand because it has one clear primary use. Additional uses are acceptable as long as they do not cause confusion or detract from the main function.
Symmetry and Proportions: The object is visually harmonious, with balanced symmetry and pleasing proportions.
WYSIATI Approach: The "What You See Is All There Is" principle ensures that no additional elements are needed for the object to appear complete in its base form. There are no unnecessary parts cluttering its design.
Reduced Complexity: The object’s design eliminates all visible components that do not add significant value to the experience. Its complexity can be measured by the length of the shortest possible description of how the object works.
Using the SAO framework, one can evaluate any man-made object on a scale from 1 to 100, with the option to improve its design if resources allow. Objects like skateboards and pocket watches typically score high under the SAO criteria, as they remain functional and aesthetically pleasing even without external elements like a user. Conversely, items like rollerblades and traditional wristwatches, which may become unstable or unusable without a user, could be redesigned to fit SAO principles—such as making rollerblades retractable or using magnetic wrist technology for watches.
This method of evaluation is not limited to mechanical objects. Everyday products, like the Pringles box, can also be improved under the SAO framework. For instance, while the Pringles box is iconic and clearly communicates its purpose, its design falls short in terms of user experience. A person may struggle to retrieve the last few chips, often getting their hand stuck inside the narrow cylinder, resulting in greasy fingers.
A better design could include a transparent line on the back to indicate how many chips remain, along with an integrated dispenser that releases one chip at a time with the press of a button. This would allow users to easily serve the chips onto a plate or even eat them with chopsticks, keeping their fingers clean.
