Homework for November 4th

Next class we will have a vocab quiz then the rest of the time will be devoted to discussion. This week, research a little about one of the following questions so you will have something to talk about!
1. How did a recent innovation come about?
2. Predict how a future innovation will come about.
3. Think of some specific ways to create social conditions for sharing ideas.
4. Find some examples of open societies where ideas can be exchanged freely.

I forgot to put the homework on the blog!!!! Sorry guys.... I promise I won't forget next time.

Where Ideas Come From

Steven Johnson is an American science writer. He made a short video summarizing his new book "Where Good Ideas Come From."

Watch the video HERE and answer one of the following questions in the comments.

1. What's the difference between a "breakthrough idea" and a "hunch"?

2. Who invented the Internet and how long did it take him to get the idea?

3. Why did so many ideas come from coffee houses and salons?

4. What kinds of things is the Internet doing to our brains?

5. What is the great driver of technological and scientific innovation?

6. What does this mean: "Chance favors the connected mind"?

Innovation

For the next few weeks we will be talking about innovation. Read the quotes below, choose ONE and write your impression in the comments.

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"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" - Steve Jobs

"Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not as a threat"

"I believe in being an innovator" - Walt Disney

"If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative" - Woody Allen

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