Appendixstorming
From Eurekamp 2008
In human anatomy, the appendix is a blind ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops embryologically ... the biological purpose of the appendix has mystified scientists for some time...
(Wikipedia)
NUDNIC of Appendistorming - Gadi Shimshon. Please coordinate any activity with him.
Appendixstorming is the name for a group of innovative fun activities, different from cortexstorming, aimed at stimulating generation and sharing of ideas. These activities are not widely recognized as ideas-stimulating and their contribution to inspiration is mystified, and EureKamp will serve, as usual, as a testing ground for them. It is an attempt to "storm" idea generation from an innovativeunusual, mystically related (but still fun) direction.
There will be 5 appendixstorming activities in EureKamp, each 1-hour long, all in the appendixstorming hall. You're welcome to participate and also to suggest your own type of activity. In case there will be more than 5 suggested activities, we will choose the coolest 5.
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Crazy Startups
We'll create crazy ideas for startups and pour real content into them against all odds.
Then we'll select the best one!
Hosts: Gil Shai & Ofer Gadish
Comment [Boaz Kantor]: Gilsh, after last year's, I wouldn't miss your activity for the world. (Not even for a brand new PS3. Ok maybe only for that)
"I Hate It" Therapy
Image:Ihate.jpgWe will substitute pricey psychologists with a free stage for all those who really hate something and try to help them with a practical solution to heir problem. Each participant will have 3-5 min to present what they hate - each presentation should start with "I Hate". We will have a prize for the most artistical "I Hate" performance.
Host: ?
Participants: Uri Levanon
"90th second"
Each participant will have 90 seconds to do anything he/she desires.
Host: ?
Participants:
- John Cage (in absence), playing 4'33", abridged [link].
- Alex Rudnitsky: funny ice-breaking activity "Mesh"
"Eureklets" (or Lifehackathon)
Host: Uri Levanon
Participants (add your eureklets here, see format description below):
- Zvi Devir: Some internal jokes in GMail's quota.. [Gmail Secrets]
- Aur Saraf: A quick tip that changed people's lives [Social Dynamics]
- Dror Gill: Plan for Disaster - How to save your personal data in case of a computer crash [Personal Computing - Backups]
- Gadi Shimshon: Using connected.com [Backups]
- Alex Rudnitsky: 4 tips for effective public speaking [Publich Speaking]
- Inbal Shrayber: More tips for public speaking and confidence on stage [Public Speaking]
- Yosi Taguri: How to neutralize ignorant people in meetings and group discussions (including wives...) [Meetings]
- Eyal Shahar: How to expand the human interface possibilities without the need for accessorized PC? (see more at http://designer.co.il) [Human-Computer Interface]
- Hanan Cohen: Solving your outlook emails clogging [Emails]
- Daniela Lieber:''''How to pass the "down time" of a really long working day...(see links at http://del.icio.us/eurekamp) [Workday Timeouts]
- Gadi Shimshon: How to protect your laptop with LocatePc [Computer theft/loss recovery]
- Gil Hirsch: Hacking the VP Car Parking [Workday Joys]
- Uri Admon: Elegantly sneaking into events and conferences [social events hacks]
- Uri Levanon: How I made #1 in Google image search, and does google really crowdsource their search?" [Search Hacks] - we'll be done next time...
The Format
is same as cortexstorming (8 mins for presenstation, a cue of presenters) - but the concept is to talk about real findings, tips or hacks that you found/made and enriching the listeners.
So it's basically your real-life "Eurekas", or in other words a "lifehacking marathon". Target is to share knowledge and most importantly to learn.
The Topics
You can talk really about anything - from computer hacks, tech, relationships, food, preparing for a meeting, making a diet, working out, reading fast, manaing rss feeds - anything really that is a cool "lifehack". Not just tech hacks - that's for sure.
The items can be phrased in a way that will intrigue people to come and listen - like "How to", "Tips on" "Hacking" etc.
Some examples
(with the [subject] tag like lifehacker.com does)
"How I made #1 in Google image search, and does google really crowdsource their search?" [Search Hacks]
"How to work with crazy people and stay sane" [Relationships]
"Some hacks on finding cheap but decent hotels in European cities" [Travel]
"Facebook apps interfaces - some tips on the inner elements that drive interaction" [UI]
"How I read 500 feeds each day and still have time to work" [RSS]
"The 3 home workout trainings that really make a change" [Physical Workout]
"10 useful tips on powerpoint/keynote presentations" [Presentation]
"Building cool widgets in 10 mins with dapper and yourminis" [Widgets]
etc. etc.
Image:HSR.jpg Inventing Holidays workshop
Hosts: Maya Lotan & Yaniv?
Close your eyes and go back to the age of 10. What's your favorite holiday? What makes it real? What makes it magic? What is that one thing you are so looking forward to?
During the workshop we will desgin and prototype Holiday Experiences. Your presence is needed!
Getting in-touch with our inner voice
as a creative answers genarator
Host: Ran Erhard
We all face indecisions and find ourselves in many crossroads in life.
It can certainly help consulting with others: friends, professional consultants and even psychics. But inside, there is always the inner voice. The inner voice is peaceful and quiet, but other voices might overpower it. We should always remember that the inner voice serves our best interests.
During this hour we will learn to connect with our inner voice, and if we have enough time we'll also practice it in pairs.
'Please bring a notebook and a pen to the session'.
