Webspace; each star a lit screen.

We all shine but get lost amongst the brightness.

In a world where we once fought to be forgotten

we now yearn for the chance to be perceived.

We do not just accept surveillance; we crave it.

We yearn to be seen, perceived and monetized.

Surveillance is no longer solely coercive:

it is gamified, incentivised and oftentimes self-inflicted.

The Ludopticon can both give and take:

It can create opportunity or a lifeline, but at what cost?

To exist is to play -- curated by youself or by proximity

To live a life free from your digital self is a sign of privilege

How do we navigate this way of being? Can we feel empowered, safe and thrive?

Let's find out!