The 3-Body Problem of AI Integration in Architectural Defensible Spaces Influencing the Psychological Well-Being of Community

Abstract

This study explores how the interplay of architectural design, AI-driven crime prevention, and psychological well-being form a complex, interdependent system, similar to the 'Three-Body Problem' in physics. The "Three-Body Problem" in physics is a phenomenon that refers to the complicated and chaotic behaviour of three celestial bodies that interact gravitationally, making it extremely difficult to predict their precise motion over time due to mutual interactions. This notion can apply to the connection of building design, crime prevention, integration of AI in architectural designs and individual psychological behaviour (both residents and potential offenders). This study investigates the implementation of AI from basic to advanced levels in urban contexts to see how technological improvements can affect inhabitants' psyches and influence cultural and social behaviours, including intergenerational psychological consequences and adaptation to technological and environmental changes. It also examines how these changes influence psychological reactions and societal dynamics throughout generations, focusing mainly on Dubai, UAE and Northern Cyprus (Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia, Lapta, and Iskele) settings. This study employs a mixed methodology approach, data mining, a comparative case study, and geospatial analysis of two different places on an international level that focuses predominantly on multicultural communities, followed by surveys and questionnaires. The findings show that Dubai's AI-driven security enhances safety but raises privacy and social trust concerns, requiring a balanced approach that considers technological advances and psychological effects on individuals under constant surveillance. The study's conclusion aims to assist urban planners and policymakers developing environments that balance technological innovation with psychological and social well-being.