Divine Capital
Divine Capital

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Divine Capital

“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” A loyal employee prays before a towering, monolithic corporate building in reverence, as mega-corporations have now become the new deities. They take on the roles of gods; powerful, untouchable, and... More

Heretic Signal
Heretic Signal

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Heretic Signal

“Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain." Society now worships a super-intelligent AI as their new god, its symbol displayed on billboards across the city like sacred propaganda, watching and observing like an omnipresent eye.... More

Honor Thy Technicians
Honor Thy Technicians

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Honor Thy Technicians

“Honor thy father and thy mother.” In a future where children are engineered and grown in artificial pods, the concept of parenthood is stripped of emotional connection, now purely clinical and detached. A fetus floats in a sterile chamber while... More

In the Shadow of Chrome
In the Shadow of Chrome

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In the Shadow of Chrome

"Thou shalt not covet." Two figures stand back to back, their cybernetic arms revealing the differences in status. The one in the spotlight dons sleek, pristine, high-end enhancements, while the other is outfitted with outdated, damaged tech... More

No Heart, No Crime?
No Heart, No Crime?

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No Heart, No Crime?

“Thou shalt not kill.” A violent act challenges the very definition of murder in a world where robots are designed to resemble humans. If a being lacks a heartbeat, does its destruction still count as killing? This dilemma is seen through a... More

Preacher of the False Word
Preacher of the False Word

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Preacher of the False Word

“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.” Deception and misinformation are rampant, used as tools to control, manipulate, and mislead. A figure of authority addresses a crowd with confidence, preaching the so-called “truth” while... More

Rest is Resistance
Rest is Resistance

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Rest is Resistance

“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” A world consumed by relentless work and corporate control, rest has been abandoned and is now seen as a rebellion against capitalism. Corporations have rebranded Sabbath day into a mandatory recharge... More

Sanctum Breach
Sanctum Breach

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Sanctum Breach

"Thou shalt not steal." A mysterious, hooded hacker manipulates holographic floating screens, their hand reaching towards a glowing padlock within the interface storing a cathedral of valuable data, unlocked and ready to be breached.

Simulation of Sin
Simulation of Sin

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Simulation of Sin

“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” A man engages in a virtual reality affair, his body plugged into a headset while his avatar entangles with another in a surreal, digital space. Limbs fuse, colors pulse, and sparks fly in contrast to the dull... More

Synthetic Idol
Synthetic Idol

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Synthetic Idol

“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.” Citizens gather in worship before a massive, glowing holographic figure; an artificial idol representing flawless beauty and divine perfection. The scene critiques a futuristic dystopia where... More

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Hadia Shahid

Illustration

“Commandments 10.0 reimagines the 10 commandments, aka ancient moral codes, in a dystopian, cyberpunk world to question and explore evolving moralities, technological impacts, and ethical choices.”