本論文著作於2023年，是社群媒體標題下的生成式AI（Generative AI）元年。同時元宇宙的發展也因Vision Pro的問世，以及Neuralink的人腦晶片實驗成功而大有前景。本研究藉由設計科幻小說（Design Fiction）的方式推測對未來世界的想像，其目的是演示在科技高速發展下對社會可能造成的變化與衝擊，並提出科技發展議題作為省思。
研究首先透過文獻回顧確立了設計科幻小說的定義與中文名詞，並建立生成式AI及元宇宙發展的脈絡，再以科幻著作的分析，找尋搭接現在與過去對科技想像的橋樑。研究中發現過去人們對於未來城市的想像是較為薄弱的，其對於未來科技的想像多在於科技發展、科技倫理、社會制度及社會經濟等。本論文透過四個階段的研究，虛擬博物館與實體博物館的交互運作設計、生成式AI於設計教學的應用、生成式AI於醫院建築設計的應用，及生成式AI於設計科幻小說寫作的應用與分析，實際探討生成式AI及元宇宙發展的應用，從中找到未來城市發展的可能性與反思，將其作為設計科幻小說的寫作素材，最終以設計科幻小說的方式將議題展現，並分析論述其結果，整合關於元宇宙和生成式AI發展的可能性和前景。
本研究發現元宇宙與現實世界的交互運作關係能打破物理環境的限制，發展新的空間互動想像，元宇宙的應用還能促進文化交流及多元性。在生成式AI應用於設計教學中發現，未來的教育應著重於語言學的應用，因為語言是目前人類與AI互動的主要方式。此外未來設計教育應著重於學生在判讀多元資訊的正確性能力，以及對於描述與判讀生成圖像的訓練。於生成式AI應用於建築設計中發現，過度依賴AI可能會造成文化發展怠惰及文化多元性降低。在生成式AI應用於寫作中發現，其作品缺乏文學性與情感，較難使讀者產生共鳴。最終在設計科幻小說的推演中得出，設計與創新體驗應是下個世代最重要的能力，因此個人價值的探索與培養將更顯重要。

This thesis, written in 2023, aligns with the year the media has labeled as the inaugural year of generative AI. Concurrently, the development of the metaverse shows significant promise, propelled by the launch of Vision Pro and the successful human trials of Neuralink's brain chip. This study employs the method of Design Fiction to speculate on an imaginative future world, aiming to illustrate the potential societal changes and impacts driven by rapid technological advancements, while prompting reflections on technological development.
The research first establishes the definition and Chinese terminology for Design Fiction through a literature review. It contextualizes the evolution of generative AI and the metaverse, using analyses of science fiction works to bridge past and present technological imaginations. The study reveals that, historically, the focus on future technology has predominantly focused on technological development, technology ethics, social systems, and socioeconomics, with less emphasis on future cities. This thesis explores the applications of generative AI and metaverse development through four stages of research: the interactive operation design of virtual and physical museums, the application of generative AI in design education, the application of generative AI in hospital architectural design, and the application and analysis of generative AI in Design Fiction writing. By investigating these areas, the study identifies potential and reflections on future urban development, using these insights as material for Design Fiction writing. Ultimately, the thesis presents and analyzes these issues through the method of Design Fiction, integrating the possibilities and prospects of metaverse and generative AI development.
Findings reveal that the interactive dynamics between the metaverse and the real world can transcend physical environmental constraints, fostering innovative spatial interactions; applications of the metaverse can also promote cultural exchange and diversity. In the context of generative AI applied to design education, the research highlights the importance of linguistics, as language is currently the primary interface between humans and AI. Future design education should focus on enhancing students’ abilities to accurately interpret diverse information and describe and interpret generated images. When applied to architectural design, overreliance on AI could lead to cultural stagnation and diminished diversity. When applied to writing, AI-generated content often lacks literary quality and emotional resonance, making it difficult to engage readers. Finally, through the projections of Design Fiction, it is concluded that design and innovative experiences will be the most crucial capabilities of the next generation, emphasizing the importance of exploring and cultivating personal values.

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