The research is based on three times: the
past, the present, and the future.
To explore the
past, select three facts or stories from the place’s history. For example:
- take a guided tour at a local museum;
- listen to the story of a local resident;
- research the geology and landscape of the place and why they are the way they are;
- learn a local legend or scary story;
- research the history of the name of a mountain, river, or other local feature;
- find out about catastrophes or natural disasters that have occurred here;
- research the peoples who lived here in the past and where they came from;
- find out which historical figures once walked these lands and why.
Having selected three stories, move on to the
present.
Find out what role this place currently plays in the lives of the people who live here and in the surrounding area. Find out what people do here and how they spend their free time. Observe how they behave in this place.
Next, reflect on the
future of this place. This is the author’s own version of a possible—or impossible—future, emerging from the past and present explored through the research.
After the
past, present, and future have been described, leave a message for future visitors. The message should include an invitation for other researchers to record their own version of this place’s future, as well as a designated place and method for leaving it.
Protocol by Maramoro, August 2026