By 2085, AI and technology govern the world with hyper-efficiency, but at the cost of severe environmental collapse—skies are choked in grey haze. A catastrophic glitch crashes global systems, forcing a return to bartering. As pollution peaks, clean air, water, and food become the new currency. Amid the chaos, Papplewick emerges as a vital refuge. At its core lies a self-sustaining biosphere that produces pure air, enabling clean water and fresh food. Operating on a closed-loop system, visitors trade inedible waste for essential resources. Papplewick offers hope through self-sufficiency and renewal in a world undone by its own technological hubris.