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Speculative Design in Spiraling Time: Methods and Indigenous HCI
James Eschrich, Cole McMullen, Sarah Sterman
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.10229 https://

Speculative Design in Spiraling Time: Methods and Indigenous HCI
In this position paper, we first discuss the uptake of speculative design as a method for Indigenous HCI. Then, we outline how a key assumption about temporality threatens to undermine the usefulness of speculative design in this context. Finally, we briefly sketch out a possible alternative understanding of speculative design, based on the concept of "spiraling time," which could be better suited for Indigenous HCI.