My research examines how finance and the tech industry create economic and political value by mobilising speculative visions of the future. In this context, I investigate how uncertainty is instrumentalised, how technological and economic promises shape contemporary societies, and why these processes are a matter of political concern. This has led me to study how crypto technologies, venture capital and artificial intelligence erode democratic institutions while creating alternative forms of technocratic governance.

To address these questions, my research draws on two complementary perspectives. One is sociotechnical fictions: fictional representations circulating through scientific discourse that are treated as credible knowledge about possible futures, allowing imagination to become a material force in transforming reality. The other is hype: the processes through which these fictions are amplified to create a shared sense of urgency that influences investment, media narratives, public policy and technological development. Building on this research, I co-founded Hype Studies in 2024, an international research network dedicated to the study of technological hype.

Beyond this research, I lead the futures track at the transition design cooperative Holon, where I use collaborative futures design to explore pathways for ecosocial transformation. My research also extends into artistic and speculative forms of inquiry, including installations and video essays.