Selfish Cooperation

What would make this world into a Utopia?

Selfish Cooperation

Why?

i believe health is both the most neglected and important aspect of human life on earth. mental and physical health are not only interconnected, they are the foundation of humanity in all its aspects, from the spiritual to the physical. despite this, many of us don’t have a true understanding of the body we’re in, how it works, or how we can influence it for better or worse. if there’s one thing i think can make everyone’s lives a bit happier, easier, or even tolerable, it’s the ability to freely understand what your body is experiencing without the fear of judgement or rejection from the for-profit healthcare system we deal with in the modern world. this device would allow people to scan any part of them that feels off or in pain, or just out of curiosity, and it would tell them what their body is feeling, with the ability (hopefully) to explain whatever results in layman’s terms. i think this kind of device would be highly beneficial for people living in places where access to free and immediate healthcare might be even more difficult. this device isn’t meant to remove the role of a doctor, but to allow everyone, no matter your background, to at least understand their body and hopefully lead to better confidence and care toward the bodies in which we reside. health is wealth! Charles L.

Utopia Machine: Selfish Cooperation, Ellen Harvey, 2024. No. 63 of 100 panels. Acrylic on Alubond panel, 16 x 12 in.