Tell Stories. Save the World. (emf2026)

Stories shape the future. The stories we grow up with influence what we believe is possible, who we think we’re allowed to become, and what kind of world we imagine ourselves living in. But storytelling isn’t limited to books, films, or television. Every interface tells a story. Every layout nudges human behaviour. Every hack provokes a reaction. Everything we build changes the way people experience the world around them. This talk explores the hidden power of narrative in art, technology, design, and hacker culture. Drawing on everything from representation and role models to UX and science fiction, Kestral Gaian argues that everyone building anything is already basically Shakespeare. Because if stories shape what people believe is possible, then telling better ones might be one of the most powerful hacks we have. Licensed to the public under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ about this event: https://www.emfcamp.org/schedule/2026/162-tell-stories-save-the-world