Nielsen's work explores the cognitive architecture of conflict and the potential for speculative narratives to foster empathy and understanding. Deeply rooted in peace and conflict studies, Nielsen's projects dissect the biases and preconceptions that underpin societal discord, utilizing the power of myth and interactive storytelling to challenge these ingrained patterns. Inspired by Danish folklore and a surrealist aesthetic, the work reframes ancient narratives, projecting them onto speculative futures where familiar cognitive traps are amplified and re-contextualized. The intent is not to offer solutions, but to provoke introspection. By presenting audiences with unsettling, yet strangely familiar, scenarios drawn from cognitive science research, Nielsen forces a confrontation with the inner workings of their own minds. Each project is carefully constructed to destabilize assumptions, encouraging a critical examination of the stories we tell ourselves and the impact these narratives have on our interactions with others. Ultimately, Nielsen seeks to harness the power of speculative design to illuminate the hidden pathways within the human psyche, suggesting that true peace-building begins with a radical re-evaluation of our own cognitive landscapes.