Environmental catastrophe forces humanity into two groups: those inside protective domes with advanced technology and those outside in the degraded natural world. The two groups develop radically different cultures, and reunification requires bridging not just geography but fundamentally different worldviews. The scenario explores how shared crisis can divide rather than unite when access to protection is unequal.
Directly models climate adaptation inequality: wealthy nations building resilience while vulnerable populations face unmitigated impacts. Relevant to climate justice, gated communities, and technology access divides.
Domains: Climate and Environmental ChangeGovernance and Political SystemsSocial Engineering and Psychology
Scenario Types: Warning / Self-preventing prophecyThought experiment / What-if
Outcomes: DystopianAmbiguous / Mixed
Tags: dome-societyclimate-dividetwo-culturesenvironmental-refugees