"Every idea I've ever had I've written down." -Isaac Asimov
Bill Moyers: Can we have a revolution in learning? Isaac Asimov: Yes
ON CREATIVITY:
"As computers take over tasks, there will be nothing left for humans to do but the more creative types of endeavor."
"If from the start children are educated into appreciating their own creativity, then probably almost all of us can be creative." -Isaac Asimov
Did you know that Isaac Asimov was "self-trained" in astronomy and has a PhD in chemistry?
Michael Wu, Ph.D. is Lithium's
Principal Scientist of Analytics. You can find his blog Lithium Lithosphere here. This is a popular presentation he gave at Digital Surrey, a not-for-profit communtiy of digital professionals.
Right now I'm rereading reality Is Broken by Jane McGonigal. I'm sure I'll be reading it again. For GAME MECHANIC NEWBIES like myself it's a must read.
I've been pulling out quotes I find interesting and need to mull over a bit more.
Like this from Sam Willison, software developer hired by the Guardian to create the game Investigate Your MP'S Expenses in order to crowd source data investigation.
"Anytime you're trying to get people to give you stuff, to do stuff for you, the most important thing is that people know what they're doing is having an effect.
If you're not giving people the 'I ROCK' vibe, you're not getting people to stick around."
McGonigal goes on to describe the "I ROCK" vibe as "another way of talking about classic game rewards, such as having a clear sense of purpose, making an obvious impact, making continuous progress, enjoying a good chance of success, and experiencing plenty of fiero moments."
Still mulling it over in relation to collaboration spaces that inspire teens to take action for social good.
"Trailer for Amon Tobin's all new, highly ambitious, breathtaking 'ISAM' live show. Tobin will be stepping away from previous DJ centric performances, and instead will be providing a large scale live audio/visual experience to select cities around the world. Designed in conjunction with Blasthaus, VSquared Labs, Vita Motus Design, Leviathan and others." -Vimeo page (http://vimeo.com/24502224)
