Appendixstorming
From Eurekamp 2009
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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For the EureKamp 2008 appendixstorming activites and content - please click here
Are You A Pigeon?
Host: Roy Man
Inspiration:
www.google.com/technology/pigeonrank.html google's arrogance
some brainy people google take ideas from www.gwap.com : www.cs.cmu.edu/~biglou/
and some people that are doing some other crazy stuff aws.amazon.com/mturk/
and of course pigeons images.google.com/images
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: TBA
Name that Startup
Invent a name for new startup - a session with elements of creation.
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Host: Or-Tal Kiriati
Participants:
"I Hate It" Therapy
Host: TBA
Participants:
Practicing Communties of Practice
A fun introduction to Communities of Practice (CoPs). We will think together about thinking together. We will experience various aspects of CoPs - what makes them tick, what makes them effective, and what makes them super effective. Instead of going through the boring theory we will experience working as a CoPs by brainstorming over problems, dilemmas and challenges raised by the participants.
The Objectives:
1. Fun.
2. Networking.
3. Brainstorming.
4. Experience what makes a community thinking and learning process so effective.
Hosts: Israel Blechman, Eran Carmel and Niv Calderon
So what are you waiting for.?! Join the activity suggest a brainstorming theme:
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- Is it possible to visualize social networks using Twitter's API?
- how do I make a lot of money in a short period of time without getting shot or arrested?
- How do I get info to Israeli IT CEOs about the many benefits of outsourcing to Palestinian companies instead of India+China?
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"Eureklets" (or Lifehackathon)
Host: TBD
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=== Participants (add your eureklets here, see format description below): ===
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.
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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]
"How to take a relativly hygienic dump in public restrooms" [Clean Asses]
etc. etc.
