I am a dystopian novelist (and the creator of Athena + Imago)

You probably didn’t expect this introduction here, but it makes perfect sense.

I am a dystopian novelist.
The first draft of my story was written in 2009, and a final version was published years later.

Why am I here, on an AI platform?

Because the novel introduced a fictional social network called Imago.
In 2011, I developed a real business plan for a state-of-the-art version of that platform. At the time, it was considered “too strange”, too early, and difficult to understand.

In 2025, with the rise of modern AI, I reintroduced the concept — this time to the European Commission. They suggested that I join the Apply AI Alliance, the Stakeholders’ Catalogue, and the AI-on-Demand community. So here I am.

Today, the idea has evolved into a complete concept: a certified, human-verified digital ecosystem designed to protect human knowledge, ensure fair redistribution, and support a safe, human-centric AI environment.

Connected to it is Athena: a modular AI trained exclusively by verified professionals within the platform.

I will open a dedicated post about Athena + Imago in the appropriate section of this forum, so I can share the concept in detail and receive feedback from the research and innovation community.

Looking forward to interacting with you.

Alessandro