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Post by David Wyld on Nov 22, 2013 22:11:44 GMT -6
Students, Please view and comment on this link of the day - yes, for your education, but also for the points, of course! Watch the video below: TITLE - Steven Johnson: Where good ideas come fromThen, post a comment in reply to this discussion thread. Again, what to post? Here are some ideas: + What did you take away from the video? + How does the video relate in some way to your past experience (work, as a consumer, family, school, etc.)? + How might you use these ideas in your own career? Good luck! David
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Post by sunnigrabert on Dec 8, 2013 18:24:33 GMT -6
I enjoyed this video, it really showed you how important it is to share your ideas so they can develop into better ones with the help of colleagues. By keeping your idea to yourself, you are creating a one sided plan. By sharing, you are able to have other's perspective as well. Very smart thing to do.
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Post by abramt110 on Dec 10, 2013 8:08:20 GMT -6
This video really showed you how important it is to share your ideas so they can develop into better ones with the help of colleagues. By keeping your idea to yourself, you are creating a one sided plan. By sharing, you are able to have other's perspective as well.
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Post by bcedotal on Dec 10, 2013 11:15:52 GMT -6
This was a nice video and the message is clear. Sharing ideas, knowledge, and technology is the best way to find new ways to innovate and create better products. When you don't share ideas, they are rarely allowed to flourish and grow into something more.
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Post by wwerner on Jan 23, 2014 18:13:27 GMT -6
When you share your ideas, and thoughts with others you will have a better chance to create a unique product. The coffee house you were meeting with people and coming up with ideas together. Because of the way they are built, an open floor plan with open space. Well if these concepts are true you should all sit in circles at work with your desk so you will be able to speak with everyone and create or edited what you are selling. He states that ideas are taking from other people and stitch together to create something new. He also states that ideas come from places that look like Hogartz painting, which shows a crowd of people around a large table talking. Because you will get better ideas from different people from different backgrounds and different thoughts.
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Post by kelseywatson on Jan 29, 2014 15:43:12 GMT -6
The slow hunch was my favorite part of the video. It's interesting to know that some of the greatest ideas take years and years to develop. The speaker uses Darwin's theory of natural selection as an example of this. After having the initial idea, Darwin took a while to fully develop his ideas for natural selection. Some companies create environments that promote this type of "incubation" of ideas.
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Post by rjmonico on Jan 29, 2014 22:28:47 GMT -6
I would definitely share this link with friends and colleagues. Thank you Professor! This video really makes you think where ideas come from. When does that time come when the light bulb goes off? It happen at the moments that you least expect. It has been shown throw history. In my personal life I wonder how I decided to transfer to SLU and finish my degree in Hammond and commute from Nola. One of the best decisions I ever made. Also, finding the industrial sales job that I am currently involved in by looking in Craigslist and finding it. Not only with inventing things but I feel a higher being shed's knowledge and light upon us to lead us in the right direction.
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Post by Rosie on Feb 1, 2014 14:09:17 GMT -6
Sharing ideas can be very difficult to do. As human beings, we sometimes doubt ourselves. Especially with an idea that is completely new, one that you haven’t heard anyone else express, it can be intimidating to share your thoughts. We must remember that every great idea out there started with someone who shared a basic thought. If we don’t speak our mind, our ideas can never develop into their final form.
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Post by ken9390 on Feb 3, 2014 11:33:37 GMT -6
The idea of a place designated to foster innovation is very intriguing to me. Because of this video I would like to do my own research on what appeals to the 5 senses and therefore boosts innovative thinking. Anyone in a management position should give this idea some thought and find creative ways to get your employees to creatively invest their ideas in your business. Being a good manager doesn't necessarily mean you are the best at a certain task, but motivating your employees and leading them to be the best at a certain task; Innovation is the key to being at the forefront of your selected industry.
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Post by Jessica Aucoin on Feb 3, 2014 19:00:37 GMT -6
When starting the video, it was difficult for me to picture what Johnson would say because it’s hard to put my finger on where an idea exactly comes from. Looking back at how I thought of my own ideas, I usually thought that “it just came to me” like the eureka moment he was talking about. Looking back after the video, I realized that I really had a chain of thoughts leading up to that idea before it actually came to mind. The thought chain isn’t just internal though. Like he said in the video, those scientists were just talking about how cool Sputnik was and that conversation eventually lead to modern day GPS. Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed it!
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Post by mwinner123 on Feb 4, 2014 23:05:19 GMT -6
Well, this video actually hits on a couple different aspects of how ideas can come to be. As humans, we naturally have a tendency to keep ideas to ourselves until we can ensure that it would work or be recognized our own accomplishment. However, oftentimes, the most brilliant ideas are either in 1) a place where you feel most comfortable and collected within your thoughts or 2) a place where you and your friends gather and have discussions about life, projects, activities, etc. So often, the best ideas are those that are triggered simply by a sentence that you hear from one of your friends or from a magazine or ad on the television. So, we must always ensure that we are spending time in places and with people who inspire us to grow and think beyond what we'd normally think. Even when our ideas may seem so small and irrelevant, we can still bounce that small "seed" off of another friend, and eventually, that small thought has erupted into something spectacular and brilliant. Never be afraid of sharing your ideas, even if they seem small for the moment, because in the long run, that small seed could be the idea that changes the world.
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Post by brettstirling on Feb 5, 2014 16:45:41 GMT -6
It's pretty awesome take on where ideas are coming from and how they are being applied. It's interesting how ideas were shared in the past in social gatherings such as coffee shops and dinners. I myself was under the impression that ideas and innovation came from personal revelation, but it makes perfect sense that it's a team effort and that it takes others inputs to drive ideas. In one of the past videos it spoke about how innovation and effective work was stifled in open floor plans and mostly came from places of comfort. Today's video adds other people and the places where people are to the element. It's also interesting that eureka moments aren;t always moments at all. From what history describes it's after people have given their inputs and the innovators have had time for it to sink in and arrive at the moment. The lasts tory behind tracking sputnik and creating the basics of GPS was a perfect example. I have personally seen how small discussion groups help build ideas and create innovation just in small projects during my schooling. This is something I'll keep in mind and hope to encourage in my own work environment in the future.
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Post by halearnold on Feb 5, 2014 18:12:05 GMT -6
Quite long but informative. I like how he interconnected the coffee shop theme and idea path, but he seemed to take the long way to get there. He is quite accurate on the "AHA" moments actually being more like AHA months or years even. The story of how the innovation of the incubators for third world countries was amazing and makes me wonder how is it that our systems are not that simple or why do we not have that option for many of our medical needs. Sometimes we just overcomplicate when we don't really have to. He also touched on how secretive and proprietary we sometimes are with R&D but how successful or rather how other opportunities may present themselves with collaborative work and or just a discussion over lunch that eventually led to GPS.
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Post by codylejeune on Feb 5, 2014 22:46:01 GMT -6
Keeping ideas to yourself will never allow that idea to grow. By telling colleagues your ideas, they can help you turn an idea into reality. Once I had an idea about a recruitment event we should do for my fraternity, I was nervous about sharing this idea because I did not know if it would be a good idea or if it would get turned down. So eventually I told a couple of people about my idea, they approved,and then we brought it to our chapter to see what they would think about it. Even though that is something small, I think it is a great example what this video contains,
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Post by kati3 on Feb 6, 2014 15:28:21 GMT -6
Sharing ideas and listening to the ideas of others is how you create new and innovative things. You might have a good idea but sharing it with others and receiving feedback can make your idea even better. You cannot be afraid of what others may think. Every great inventor was told he was crazy before he found success. It didn't stop them from sharing their inventions and making the world better.
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