That aren’t “Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity” or “Jill Bolte Taylor’s stroke of insight”
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Charlie Todd: The shared experience of absurdity
Todd talks about his experiences creating Improv Everywhere, a group that stages bizarre scenes in public spaces like no-pants subway rides and Best Buy invasions. Adults forget how to have fun and how to play, and Todd reminds us of that with his creativity.
David Perry: Are games better than life?
Video game graphics have advanced to the point where games now compete with reality for the attention of consumers. Game designer Perry argues that pertinent questions in game development are no longer about “how do we make this look more real?”, but instead “how do we make this an emotionally immersed experience?”
Renny Gleeson: on antisocial phone tricks
Mobile communication technologies create a culture of availability and an obligation to be able to be found at any point. Social strategist Gleeson identifies why we sneak a look at our phones in social situations, and explains the different moves we pull to do so.
Jonathan Zittrain: The Web as random acts of kindness
Internet trolling makes the web look like a place where cyberbullies run rampant. Social theorist Zittrain says if we look at the web holistically, it becomes a welcoming community where people anonymously give, free of charge, purely out of good will.
Julian Treasure: 5 ways to listen better
The world is getting aurally and visually louder. As this happens, the simple act of listening gets more difficult as distractions pile up. Hearing becomes selective and listening as a skill deteriorates. Sound expert Treasure argues for a culture that values conscious listening, for better communication, and understanding.
