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It’s Complicated: On Imagination, Marvin Minsky & Shawn Carter
Computers remain dependent on humans to be able to imagine & architect what the computer should & can do. And perhaps we’re not building machines to be able to do anything beyond specialized intelligence because we don’t yet have reverence for the power of imagination and all that is required to discover and execute better ideas.
Creating Feedback Loops for Big Ideas
When executing a big idea, the need to protect it and the unpredictable chemistry of engagement leaves little room for the right people to provide deeper insights earlier in the process. The reality is that we don't know anything until we create space for enough (of the right) people to connect and engage with our ideas.
Do Hard Things : Creating a new path of least resistance
Structural tension can help you discover how to create advancing patterns and to sustain advancement. This concept is applicable whether you're building a business or building a life.
The Dramatic Pause : Sometimes, You Gotta Let It Simmer
Effort is overrated. Have you ever noticed someone putting forth tremendous effort to improve a situation yet still failing to advance? It’s easy to believe that failure is a result of not enough effort, however, sometimes failure is a result of too much effort or a lack of understanding regarding how things “work.”
A Cheat Sheet for Knowing WHEN and HOW to think
There are four commonly used thinking frameworks: Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Lean, and Agile. Determining which to use is dependent on what you're trying to accomplish. Here's a cheat sheet for knowing when and how to think.
Global Awareness : Finding Common Ground with Unplugged Innovation
Here we demonstrate how unplugged programming activities can result in deeper understanding, without the crutch of computers. It is also a great way to find common ground between innovators all over the world.
The Iceberg Model for Problem-Solving
The iceberg model is a systems thinking tool that can be used to uncover the patterns, structures, and mental models that trigger problematic events.