Global Zeitgeist May 2024: 3 Body Problem, GPT-4o, Investing, Creativity, Storytelling #blockout2024

This is a global tour of culture, innovation, technology, and business.

Open AI has introduced GPT-4o and we are much closer to AGI. Her movie became real!

3 Body Problem - why is it interesting? How did I use it for creative storytelling? How can you us storytelling for asset creation?

MetGala was dystopian, like Hunger Games. What happened? Why are celebrities getting blocked?

How can you invest in Nasdaq and AI stocks?

How can you develop entrepreneurial thinking skills?

1. University of East Anglia Norwich Business School Management Skills and Personal Development NBS-7031X Lectures 21 - 22 16 May, 2024 Dr. Fahri Karakas [email protected]

2. Agenda Find Your Curiosities and Turn into Content: How I Turned “3 Body Problem” into Viral Content Why and How GPT-4o Made History! How Can You Build Your Business based on GPT-4o? Learn How To Invest in Nasdaq and AI Tutorial Project Guidance Zeitgeist: #Blockout2024 Adventures in Asset Creation A4 Stationery Innovations

3. 3 Body Problem | Trailer | Netflix

4. EXERCISE – LEARNING ADVENTURE 1. Find your curiosities 2. Read books or watch the movies or series 3. How do you turn this into exciting content? Can you create your YouTube, TikTok, Instagram content on this? Can you write on Medium or Substack? 4. Choose 1 project and turn it into viral content and storytelling Create steps to make this happen. You can build your audience easily if you are excited by this!

5. We are witnessing history! “Her” Movie Became Real!

6. All GPT4o Demos

7. EXERCISE – LEARNING ADVENTURE 1. Watch 26 Use Cases for GPT-4o 2. Choose your top 5 favourite uses 3. How do you want to use GPT-4o? Brainstorm 5 ways to create value, be an entrepreneur, and make money 4. Choose 1 project and turn it into a business or money-making project now Create steps to make this happen. Become an entrepreneur and make money.

8. 26 Incredible Use Cases for the New GPT-4o

9. You need to learn about personal finance principles and act on them. You need to use the power of compounding. You need to start saving and investing early. Your goal should be: BUILDING ASSETS. Income always follows assets. There are two ways to having assets: 1) If you have money, buy them (invest in them). 2) If you do not have money, create them. What can you create? An e-book, an online course, your own fashion line, a song, a lifestyle brand, an online business, a new product or service , a YouTube channel, artwork, patents etc. Invest + Build Your Assets

10. Your most crucial task is: Create your own creative assets. Start now! Use your class project s as an opportunity to create your own intellectual and creative assets. Do not take yourself seriously. Take your work seriously. Do not be trapped by your ego – this will make you mediocre. You cannot learn and grow if you try to be clever all the time. It is much better to be naïve, hungry, foolish, playful, and curious. ASSETS

11. 20 Start saving and investing early in your life – save £111 pounds every month

12. EXERCISE – LEARNING ADVENTURE 1. How can you invest in AI and Nasdaq stocks? 2. Watch YT videos on How to Invest Read books and Internet content on investing 3. Open a trading account (i.e. Trading212) Learn how to invest. Make small experiments. Invest in ETFs (index funds) 4. Learn how to invest in AI Big 7, Promising AI stocks, high growth stocks

13. How To Invest in 2024

14. https://www.tradingview.com/heatmap/stock

15. Peter Jones meets.. (Britain’s top brand makers) ULTIMO and INNOCENT SMOOTHIES

16. Peter Jones Meets (BBC2) Peter Jones, of Dragons' Den, meets Britain's top entrepreneurs, finding out how they made their millions and investigating whether there is a blueprint for success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foWMmY3xSuk&index=13&list=PLPchIv5B039ZzRaZTJ_5Hqm6uyH46IsbS Richard Reed – Innocent smoothies Michelle Mone - Ultimo lingerie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhxLuG7qtwA&index=12&list=PLPchIv5B039ZzRaZTJ_5Hqm6uyH46IsbS Chris Dawson – The Range Constantines – Lush Cosmetics

17. Your Portfolio Please make progress on your portfolio elements

18. Assessment: Due Date: Aug 27, 2024 Designing and Creating Your Future (Individual Portfolio 100%) This assignment gives you the opportunity to design and create your future after your UEA MSc programme. You will also reflect on your learning on the Management Skills and Personal Development module. You will have the opportunity to draw upon your learning journey and your experience in activities that you completed individually as well as in your group work. You will have a chance to prepare a top-notch portfolio that will help advance your career after graduation. In doing this, you will have chance to use and highlight all the skills, perspectives, and knowledge you have developed in this module. Think of it as a real opportunity for your learning and experience. Do this project for yourself and for your career after graduation.

19. Assessment 2: Due Date: Aug 27, 2024 Designing and Creating Your Future (Individual Portfolio) Part 1: Job Application Portfolio (20%) (4-6 pages) I. Job advertisement II. CV: Your professional updated CV III. Your customized Cover Letter IV. Poster: Creative CV or Vision Board

20. Assessment 2: Due Date: Aug 27, 2024 Designing and Creating Your Future (Individual Portfolio) Part 2: Asset Creation Project (Seven I or Entrepreneurial Proposal) (25%) (7-8 pages) At the heart of your asset creation project is independent thinking and creativity. We encourage you to play, create stories, dream of possibilities, and incorporate your own strengths and passions. There is not one best way to create your asset creation project. It is your playground and you are encouraged to play/experiment with crazy, risky, creative, imaginative ideas. You can also choose to experiment with your hobbies that could become parallel careers for you in the future. Please choose one of the options: Seven I Entrepreneurial Proposal

21. PART 3) Imagination Experiments/Creative Challenges (10%) (3-4 pages): Read Section 12 of the Module Handbook and read the weekly challenges set up for you. There is no one right answer – these challenges are mainly about play, creativity, risk-taking, experimentation, personal voice, and reflection. Choose your top two favourite ones and attach them to your coursework. PART 4) Learning Adventures (10%) (3-4 pages): Please respond to the following two questions. Please write one short paragraph for each of the top 10 things (your responses). 1. What are the top 10 things you learned from the lectures in this class? These could be new insights, perspectives, or lessons. What inspired, excited, surprised, or helped you? 2. What are the top 10 things you changed or improved in your life because of this module? These could be new habits you adopted, or changes you have made in your life. Assessment 2: Due Date: Aug 27, 2024 Designing and Creating Your Future (Individual Portfolio)

22. PART 5) Seminar Appendix Tables: Incorporation of Seminar Activities and Relevant Module Skills and Learning (35%) (10-13 pages) In this section, please integrate and apply what you have learned during the seminars in this module. We want to see how you progressed in terms of skill development, integration and application of knowledge, demonstration of learning, and self-reflection. Please attach 7 of these seminar activities. Top 10 Skills Evidence Table Evidence Table for Self-Directed Learning Activities Flower Exercise Result Sheet Choose your own option Design Thinking Application Creative Toolkit: Café Exercise Benchmarking Table Six Hats Thinking Application Belbin Role Result and Analysis Personality Test Result and Analysis Your Birthday Challenges Time Management Grid Personal and Professional Development Plan Application of Gibbs Cycle of Reflection Personal Branding Canvas or Business Branding Canvas Assessment 2: Due Date: Aug 27, 2024 Designing and Creating Your Future (Individual Portfolio)

23. Review of Seminar Activities Please choose and include 7 of these

24. Seminar Act. 1: Top 10 Employable Skills Evidence Table

25. Week Self-Directed Learning Activity (i.e. what you did) Learning/Inspiration/Lesson drawn 1 Listened to Desert Island Discs episode of Dame Zaha Hadid I reflected on the critical importance of courage to shake up traditional practices and concepts of architecture through fluid and futuristic thinking. Z aha Hadid was one of the most celebrated architects in the world in a field dominated by men. Her triumph was to turn the beautiful graphic visions of her sculptural approach into reality. This is due to her rare courage, conviction, tenacity and a free creative spirit – all qualities that I find extremely valuable in my future career. I am inspired to learn more about the unique life and career of this remarkable woman. 2 Listened to Desert Island Discs episode of Cath Kidston Known for her floral designs combining the vintage and the modern, Cath Kidston achieved amazing business success with her business and brand worth £50 million and 100 shops worldwide. Japanese are crazy about the brand calling it ‘kawaii’ (cute), a celebration of cheerfulness. I find it a remarkable success story based on finding this universal appeal of ‘cheering people up’ through practical design. Listening to her story, including the obstacles and her vulnerable feelings during growing up her business, was refreshing and gave me hope. Like her, perhaps I can nourish my entrepreneurial side one day – all it requires is the courage and readiness to experiment/fail along with a niche business idea/solution that makes cheers up people. Seminar Act. 2: Evidence Table for Self-Directed Learning

26. Seminar Act. 3: Flower Exercise Result Sheet

27. Seminar Activity 4: Choose One Of The Options Six Options – choose one of them Personal Logo Table Ten Responses Table: Your Best Year Yet Table of Role Models Table of Potential Firms and Job Positions SWOT Analysis of Yourself and Your Career Create your own Netflix Show

28. Seminar Activity 5: Design Thinking Application Design a hat Or design a shoe

29. Seminar Activity 6: Creative Toolkit: Café Exercise Respond to questions Target Profile Propose concept – borrow from diverse fields/contexts Poster and Slogan Logo and Menu Layout and Atmosphere Final Statement: Your Philosophy

30. Seminar Activity 7: Benchmarking Table Choose among country, organizational & individual brands

31. Seminar Activity 8: Business Model Canvas

32. Seminar Activity 9 Choose 1 out of 5: Apply Six Hats Thinking To Your Asset Creation Take Belbin Roles Test and Analyse Your Results Create Challenges for Your Upcoming Birthday 16personalities.com – Discover Your Personality VIA Strengths Survey– Discover Your Strengths

33. Six Hats Thinking Application

34. Belbin Role Result and Analysis

35. Birthday Challenges Project How old will you be next year? Let’s say you will be 25. You will identify and write down 25 creative challenges for yourself. (Remember Richard Branson’s 65 Creative Challenges) Your list may include adventure, creativity, entrepreneurial actions, arts, travel, helping others, writing, personal branding etc.

36. 16 Personalities – Discover Your Personality

37. VIA Strengths Survey– Discover Your Strengths

38. Seminar Activity 9 Choose 1 out of 5: Apply Six Hats Thinking To Your Asset Creation Take Belbin Roles Test and Analyse Your Results Create Challenges for Your Upcoming Birthday 16personalities.com – Discover Your Personality VIA Strengths Survey– Discover Your Strengths

39. Seminar Activity 10:

40. Seminar Activity 11: Complete: Asset Creation Worksheet and Toolkit

41. Seminar Activity 12: Make progress on your chosen activity/worksheet Seminar 12 Activity: Option 1 Your Guide To Hobbies Seminar 12 Activity: Option 2 Disrupt Yourself, Create the Future

42. Work on 5 sections of your individual portfolio 1) Finish your job application portfolio (Job ad, CV, Cover letter, poster) 2) Make progress on your asset creation project (Seven I or Entrepreneurial Proposal). 3) Choose your 2 creative adventures and write them up 4) Prepare Learning Adventures section (Top 10 things you learned + top 10 things you changed) 5) Finish 7 seminar activities and attach them. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns: [email protected] Things to do

43. You will choose Seven I or Entrepreneurial Proposal. Keep working on your asset creation project. Remember: You need to implement it and share it with the world. You will include your asset creation project (3000 words) in your individual portfolio. Things to Do – Asset Creation Project

44. Checklist: Portfolio due on Aug 27, 2024 Are the following elements present in the portfolio?: Your job ad Your CV Your Cover Letter Your poster (Creative CV or Vision Board) Asset Creation Project (Seven I or Entrepreneurial Proposal) Two weekly creative challenges (imagination experiments) Top 10 things you learned from the lectures in this class Top 10 things you changed or improved in your life because of this module Seven Seminar Activities (whichever you choose)

45. Checklist 1: Depth and Creativity Does the portfolio build on individual’s strengths and passion ? Does the portfolio reflect a strong and clear voice? Does the portfolio reflect deep knowledge and expertise? Does the portfolio reflect hard work and effort? Does the portfolio demonstrate engagement with the learning objectives and contents of this course? Does the portfolio demonstrate originality and creativity? Does the portfolio make use of strong visual elements? Does the portfolio reflect the personal brand of the individual? Does the portfolio demonstrate evidence of personal vision, hobbies, and interests?

46. Checklist 2 Has the author truly understood and met the expectations of each exercise or part ? Are the tables rigorous and well prepared? Has the author included evidence of engagement with external resources and learning? Has the author had the portfolio edited and proofread, so that there are no errors of style, grammar, flow, language, etc? Has the author built multiple and rigorous linkages/bridges between the world of practice (i.e. the person’s career) and the world of theory (contents, tools, frameworks of this course)? Does the portfolio demonstrate evidence for deeper learning and skill development? Does the portfolio demonstrate evidence for entrepreneurial thinking?

47. Checklist 3 If you have used external resources, are the list of resources (books, videos, articles, references, exercises, Internet sites, further learning resources etc.) listed? Did you learn new exciting things as you have gone over the portfolio? Does the portfolio include elements of surprise, imagination, and out-of-the-box thinking? Is the portfolio aesthetically pleasing (including artistic/visual elements)? Does the portfolio evoke positive emotions such as curiosity, hope, and passion? Does the portfolio clearly differentiate and position the candidate in the market? Is the portfolio clear of clichés? Does the portfolio reflect evidence of design thinking?

48. Checklist 4 Is there a WOW factor? Does the portfolio reflect a niche? Does the portfolio reflect in a clear and engaging style? Apply what you have learned in lectures and seminars – build clear linkages with the module materials. Creativity and innovation are very important in this assignment. Are there a lot of great/original ideas? Is there rigorous evidence of brainstorming and generative thinking throughout the portfolio? Is there compelling evidence that the candidate has built a strong personal brand ? Ask yourself: Would you invest in this candidate? Is the profile really appealing/unique/outstanding/impressive? Would this portfolio still capture attention among 100 other proposals? 5/16/2024

49. Did you learn amazing things as you read through the portfolio? Does the candidate think of him/herself as an entrepreneur? If this candidate were a start-up company, would you invest in this company? Why? Does this portfolio demonstrate extra initiative and going beyond the obvious? Does this portfolio create a compelling experience for the reader? Does it capture all of these 4 E’s: Education, E sthetics, Escapism, and Entertainment? Does the portfolio use design thinking tools/processes? Are tables/figures comprehensive and rigorous? Checklist 5

50. Is there evidence of ASSET CREATION for the long term? Does this individual go beyond the grade requirements to invest in his or her own life/career/future? Does this individual share their work with the world with courage, honesty, and vulnerability? Does this individual demonstrate independent thinking? FINAL

51. Work on 5 sections of your individual portfolio 1) Finish your job application portfolio (Job ad, CV, Cover letter, poster) 2) Make progress on your asset creation project (Seven I or Entrepreneurial Proposal). 3) Choose your 2 creative adventures and write them up 4) Prepare Learning Adventures section (Top 10 things you learned + top 10 things you changed) 5) Finish 7 seminar activities and attach them. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns: [email protected] Things to do

52. Now it is your time for ASSET CREATION. Work regularly and consistently on your individual project. Create creative assets for your future. SEVEN I PROJECT (Kickstarter type project) ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL (Shark Tank type project) Think about the assets you want to create for your future Do not think like a student. Do not treat this as assignment. Do this for your own future. Do something real – create something exciting and fresh.

53. Asset Creation: How will you go forward? “Draw the art you want to see, start the business you want to buy from, play the music you want to hear, write the books you want to read, build the products you want to use.” - Austin Kleon

54. https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/how-to-deal-with-anxiety-uncertainty-and-stress-during-your-job-applications-9cd8ce4bd26e?sk=5cb5a283551019d3d0d7bb8ec4bd7441

55. https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/10-golden-habits-that-will-transform-your-life-and-turn-you-into-a-superhero-7a118d6ccacd?sk=d05c23329bdcb89161066aa1abb5d6d8

56. https://blog.selfimprovements.net/i-asked-chatgpt-top-20-lessons-we-can-learn-from-elon-musk-here-are-the-20-inspiring-lessons-73f995bb94a4?sk=a595a357e63a84720630424aa4df86f2

57. https://medium.com/lampshade-of-illumination/i-asked-chatgpt-top-20-lessons-we-can-learn-from-oprah-here-are-the-20-inspiring-lessons-596b197dd228?sk=e9574c2b40f11f033d65a212b7b19302

58. https://fahrikarakas.medium.com/i-asked-chatgpt-top-20-lessons-we-can-learn-from-richard-branson-here-are-the-20-inspiring-lessons-a71d66290bf7?sk=f174d1d1ab3ed82a8cc95df7b319a720

59. https://fahrikarakas.medium.com/i-asked-chatgpt-top-30-lessons-we-can-learn-from-charlie-brooker-here-are-the-30-inspiring-lessons-237c941477e6?sk=96de2c1cfa5a234be915db34e9a71058

60. https://blog.selfimprovements.net/i-asked-chatgpt-top-20-lessons-we-can-learn-from-phoebe-waller-bridge-here-are-the-20-inspiring-c8851fbb9763?sk=172b2d9ad34c1d9b88ead798e9ef69ba

61. https://medium.com/journal-of-curiosity-imagination-and-inspiration/i-asked-chatgpt-top-20-lessons-we-can-learn-from-steve-jobs-here-are-the-20-inspiring-lessons-fd4937ced7ef?sk=be02d854a4d14da6f77f42fcf84dc1d0

62. https://fahrikarakas.medium.com/i-asked-chatgpt-top-20-lessons-we-can-learn-from-donald-glover-here-are-the-20-inspiring-lessons-a7523a15812b?sk=0e0bd6d84453b09134c439a1255e9ea6

63. https://fahrikarakas.medium.com/i-asked-chatgpt-top-20-lessons-we-can-learn-from-christopher-nolan-here-are-the-20-inspiring-67ac9e3c7f41?sk=922156c40217fabe8e32af3f375ea66c

64. Book 1: Squash Book If Life Gives You A Squash, Squash It!

65. https://karakasfahri.gumroad.com/l/squash

66. Book 2: 99 Creative Adventures Unleash Your Imagination https://karakasfahri.gumroad.com/l/szayz https://www.amazon.co.uk/99-Creative-Journeys-Unleash-Imagination-ebook/dp/B0B6RJZ15W/ I have finished writing 99 different creative adventures – you can read them on Medium. The last chapter of the book provides 99 pieces of advice on creativity The book is now sold on GumRoad and Amazon

67. https://fahrikarakas.medium.com/a-deep-dive-into-my-new-book-99-creative-adventures-unleash-your-imagination-9fbbd8ce915e?sk=348934e6a7281b29e15808e656a9baef

68. https://medium.com/predict/if-you-can-spare-20-minutes-a-day-you-must-go-on-these-33-creative-adventures-965786a3e047?sk=666a5a48cd094901e3812cdef462e7c9

69. https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/if-you-want-to-expand-your-imagination-instantly-do-these-33-mind-blowing-exercises-3c64a34bc1ef?sk=22b6fa4abcfd34c8dff2a49667beac6d

70. https://blog.selfimprovements.net/spice-up-your-month-with-these-33-enchanting-creative-adventures-da8ee0af85b2?sk=91d63e087cd592ed29a4d34b115f7ac9

71. https://medium.com/predict/unleash-your-creativity-instantly-99-life-changing-lessons-d2c6ffd7f1cd?sk=9a560c065794d8f8b8e423149602efe9

72. Book 3: The Cube Discover Your Strengths I will write this book. I will create a detailed guide and six sets of exercises. Participants will write 6 letters to self for each surface. The book will include all the exercises. I will also design and create the poster and market it as a stationery product, along with the book.

73. Mini-Journey 1: Discover Your Strengths THE OCEAN Imagine that you are delving into a giant ocean. Imagine that you can breathe under water. You can swim, walk, and explore everything under water. You are in your zone of genius. You come across a treasure chest. You open it. What do you find inside this chest? Make a list of all the things you find there. This treasure chest represents YOUR BEST STRENGTHS. Make a long list of your best: Talents Skills Strengths Gifts Expertise and knowledge

74. Mini-Journey 2: Identify What Excites You THE RIVER Imagine that you are now rafting along a fast- streaming river. You are an amazing rafter, and you are rocking it. Everything is flowing well. You have achieved momentum in your activities. You LOVE what you are doing. You leave a piece of yourself (your soul, creativity, or love) in what you do. Greeks call this MERAKI, and Turks call it MERAK Your raft represent your CHOPs (curiosities, hobbies, obsessions, and passions). Make a long list of your CHOPS now: Curiosities Hobbies Obsessions Passions

75. Mini-Journey 3: Figure Out Your Contributions THE JUNGLE Imagine that you have now entered a tropical forest. It is a jungle out there – there is a lot of risk and uncertainty. This is a world full of wicked problems and complex challenges. You do not know what you will encounter in this journey. Nevertheless, you continue walking and exploring. You intend to carve your own path. You will make your own mark in the jungle. You carry a shovel and an axe. These are your tools/toolkits. Think about all your projects (i.e., your contribution, value creation, and problem solving). Make a long list of your projects, solutions, systems, models, innovations, etc. Which problems will you address and solve? How will you create and add value? What will be your unique value proposition? How will you contribute?

76. Mini-Journey 4: Search For Your Soul THE COTTAGE Imagine that you have a cottage in the jungle. This cottage is your home. Your anchor. When you get tired in the jungle, you need a place to restore. You nourish yourself, rest, sleep, eat, revitalize, and reflect. The cottage represents your emotional and spiritual core. It represents who you are: Your values, your purpose, your spirit, your story, and your personal brand. Make a long list of your values and respond: What are you proud of? What do you stand for? Where is your heart and your meaning? What is your mission? Where is your calling?

77. Mini-Journey 5: Create Your Own Assets THE GARDEN Imagine that you create your own playing field in the jungle. You find a large patch of land to seed your own plants. This is your garden. You are the gardener. You will grow your own seeds in this garden. You sow your seeds. You are a farmer and grower of your own crops. Your crops represent all your assets (i.e., your investments, your creations etc. ) Establish your GAME OF ASSET CREATION. Make a long list of your assets : Assets you can buy (gold, Bitcoin, stocks, real estate, investments etc.) Assets you can create out of thin air (books, inventions, businesses, videos, artwork, music, brand, products, services, business models, systems, blogs, writing, content, social media, followers, etc.)

78. Mini-Journey 6: Search For Your Everest THE MOUNTAIN Imagine that you are now climbing your own Everest. The mountain represents your greatest desires, aspirations, goals, dreams, wishes, and accomplishments. Imagine your future self at the top of this mountain. Make a long list of your long-term goals: Where will you be in 10 years? Where do you visualize yourself? What do you want to achieve before you die ? What type of assets will you create? How will you achieve your freedom? What will be your legacy?

79. Celebrity Blockout Movement 2024 #metgala #blockout #blockout2024 #hungergames

80. Brainstorming: A4 Paper Learning Adventure

81. Brainstorming: A4 Paper Think of as many uses as possible for an A4 paper. In the next 3 minutes: Try to find at least 20 different uses.

82. Invent New Things Using A4 Paper Think of as many inventions or products you can create from an A4 paper. Your goals: To create value, to create fun, and to make money In the next 3 minutes: Try to find at least 15 different inventions or products

83. https://medium.com/illumination/invent-15-things-using-a4-paper-8556de0626c9?sk=79f47771f1677a044161bd699c4e966f

84. Sample Ideas Examples: Fold the paper in different shapes and do origami. Cut the paper into pieces and reconnect them Create DIY projects or start craft projects based on paper Use pen/pencil and write on the paper —stories, poems, products, templates, a checklist, artwork, sketches, an invitation, a postcard, a CV, etc. Combine paper with other things to invent stationery products? Can you invent other things? You can color the paper or use multiple colors to make things exciting — you can create a painting or a flag for example. Paper sculptures, storytelling… You can have a celebrity sign the paper, and voila! You are now holding something very valuable in your hands. It is all about perceived value and symbols (the same with money — which is just paper + meaning/symbol or institution/shared belief). Again, it all comes down to imagination and the story. To get more artistic inspiration check out the following resource: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/StudioDIY/things-to-do-with-paper/ If you want a greater challenge on top of this; here is an additional goal: Your goal can be to increase the value of the paper as much as you can (through your inventions, products, artwork, stories, storytelling etc.). In other words, your goal is to create breakthrough value. Now, it is your turn to imagine and increase the value of paper as much as you can. How will you do it?

85. https://medium.com/illumination/improve-your-creativity-in-20-minutes-now-using-only-a4-paper-63a8e76f3b6?sk=7d51b5472271eb7bf2cb0b4dd676f15c

86. Breakthrough Innovations Learn @ Home

87. How can you categorize inventions? Any ideas? Types of inventions In the next 1 minute: Brainstorm and write possible categories.

88. Innovations that expand the human intellect and its creative, expressive, and moral possibilities Writing The printing press The paper The Internet The personal computer, The underlying technology for the modern data age, semiconductor electronics Photography

89. Innovations that are integral to the physical and operating infrastructure of the modern world Cement Electricity and Electrical systems Indoor plumbing Filtration systems to create potable water Aqueducts Clean water Sanitation systems Air-conditioning

90. Innovations that enabled the Industrial Revolution and its successive waves of expanded material output The steam engine Industrial steelmaking The refining and drilling of oil The use of coal

91. Innovations extending life Agricultural revolutions: Nitrogen fixation and ammonia-based fertilizers (increasing crop yields) The green revolution The moldboard plow Archimedes’ screw to irrigate fields Scientific plant breeding Advances in medical knowledge and treatment that predate our current genomics revolution Penicillin Vaccination The pill The germ theory of infectious disease Optical lenses The revolutionary potential of genomics Public-health measures, medical treatment & sanitation systems and refrigeration

92. Learn @ Home What I Learned Recently

93. I have recently read: Ryanair’s story and O’Leary’s biography Michael O'Leary is a business giant. He transformed Ryanair from a loss-making joke of an Irish carrier into one of the most valuable airlines in the world, and in the process he has revolutionized the very nature of commercial aviation. In this, the first biography of O'Leary, Alan Ruddock portrays the man in three dimensions and examines the business miracle - often talked about but poorly understood - that O'Leary has wrought. 'Ruddock's fast-paced retelling of Ryanair's rise and rise confirms O'Leary's insistence that his success has little to do with the management maxims of business gurus and everything to do with graft and ruthless attention to detail' Observer 'Probably the definitive Ryanair story ... a good read' Sunday Independent 'The fullest and most accurate picture of O'Leary to date' Irish Daily Mail 'Unlike previous books which simply chart the growth of the airline, this one is bound to get under O'Leary's skin because it reveals a great deal about his hugely driven character' Irish Independent 'Ruddock is good on the flavour of the man, a bundle of energy whose two favourite words start with an F and an S (they aren't flower and sugar)' Irish Examiner

94. My latest discovery: Radio.Garden

95. Willard Wigan: Micro-sculptures

96. I am watching: “Inside Number 9”

97. Learn @ Home Doughnut Economics

98. https://medium.com/predict/the-gold-rush-has-started-in-the-metaverse-the-magic-ingredient-you-need-is-imagination-bdbd0bf4ca97?sk=ef43decf021d848a211d4d08978f52df

99. https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/the-secret-to-a-wildly-exciting-and-successful-life-create-your-game-of-asset-creation-now-6504ea3c2ac8?sk=7e2ef1cd784ed2b26349b2f12405a69d

100. https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/why-you-need-to-watch-undercover-billionaire-1ba4d1b4bbed?sk=91d777cc84fcfe96d019a28b4b74b4e0

101. Undercover Billionaire: Glenn Stearns

102. The 3 Friends Let’s meet Larry, Scott and Brad, and assume they share similar circumstances. • Larry keeps doing what he has always done. • Scott makes some small, positive changes daily e.g. reading 10 pages, cutting 125 calories by replacing soda with water, walking an extra 1,000 steps. • Brad makes a few poor choices e.g. buying a big TV (to enjoy his favourite shows), eating more dessert and adding 1 drink per week to his new bar. At month 10, there are no perceivable differences. By month 25, measurable differences can be seen and by month 31, the differences quickly become stark. Scott loses 33.5lbs, gets a promotion and raise, and his marriage is thriving. Larry is exactly in the same space and feeling bitter about it. Brad, on the other hand, puts on 33.5lbs (weighing 67lbs more than Scott). He has been feeling sluggish and less confident about himself, became less productive at work and more withdrawn from his marriage, leading to unhappiness both at work and at home.

103. 41 Creativity Lessons I have learned as I have learned as I have entered my 41 st age by Fahri Karakas https://medium.com/@fahrikarakas/41-creativity-lessons-i-have-learned-as-i-have-entered-my-41st-age-92f3552970af

104. Create a list of things that you love – Activities Hobbies Realms of life Passions Pleasures When did you feel “flow”? How can you combine some of these with your work?

105. What were you really good at when you were a child? What did you love doing? How can you develop, nourish, revitalise, (and even pamper) your inner child? How can you nourish your inner child/creativity at work?

106. Give your brain puzzles to solve. Challenging puzzles. Create tens, hundreds of ideas. Try to build linkages between unrelated things and fields.

107. Here is a puzzle to solve. Come up with numerous ideas.

108. What are you good at? What do you love doing? Create a list of 30 activities or things that represent your passions and strengths

109. What are the things that you want to learn, improve and get better at? Create a list of 30 activities or things that represent your areas of learning and development

110. What are the specific visions in your life and career that you would love to see happening? Create a list of 30 wishes, projects, goals, desires, and visions that belong to you

111. Jump Higher Compound Yourself

112. Leveraging your unique strengths

113. Keep an inspirational diary for yourself and for your career Sample pages from my diary – please see my sample diary.

114. You can refresh and inspire yourself through your diary Sample pages from my diary – please see my sample diary.

115. Review of Takeaways Be greedy about your learning. Read widely and diversely beyond disciplines. Imagination and asset creation are linked very closely. Imagine and create your own game. Establish a system of productivity and creativity to create your own assets. Consistent Small Actions + Smart Moves + Hard Work + Play Your Game Establish a system of productivity and creativity to create your own assets. Develop effective meta-habits: https://medium.com/mind-cafe/8-meta-habits-to-make-2020-your-breakthrough-year-3dd00429cf3

116. Watch holistic and futurist films that will expand your mind to new possibilities. Read at least 100 books every year (which means 2 books per week). Your thoughts are powerful. You thoughts create reality. Make your thoughts and beliefs more positive. Amplify your strengths. Compound your skills and assets for the long term. Be a hunter and learner of most interesting things. Learn beyond disciplines. Review of Takeaways

117. Review of Takeaways To solve wicked problems of the 21 st century, you need to think beyond borders and disciplines. Invest in yourself and your learning every day. This is the biggest investment you can ever make. Ask Right Questions + Follow Your Interests + Intense Curiosity + Continuous Learning + Imagination + Passion Courage: Take Risks + Consistent Small Actions + Smart Moves + Hard Work + Play Your Game + Resilience + Resourcefulness Think about where you will be after 10 years. Act according to that vision. You can be as big as your dreams and ambitions.

118. You can use improvisation to increase adventure and quality in your life. Try to apply automated writing, drawing, doodling, story-telling, ideating, designing, creating, dancing, and singing in your life. In this life, it is never too late to follow your interests, curiosities, and passions. Show up for creative work and use random prompts or anchors to get going. Start small – small is beautiful. Business as usual is over. We need a new paradigm of business that solves complex problems ahead of us. Review of Takeaways

119. In your profession, it is not enough to know only about business or finance or HR or marketing. You need to think bigger. Be a polymath: An individual whose knowledge spans a significant number of subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems. Be an autodidact: A self-taught person individual who initiates and manages his/her own learning and reads voraciously Be a hunter and learner of most interesting things. Cross boundaries – there are no borders. Go out of your comfort zone. Learn outside your discipline. Think and act wider. Education as usual is dead. Long live lifetime learning! Assume responsibility for your own learning. Review of Takeaways

120. Review of Takeaways You can get inspiration from 100 different people and 100 different fields. And then imagine you are a farmer and you are growing 100 creative projects: Let 100 flowers bloom! The world needs interesting, unique, weird people – like you! It is not easy to scare yourself and set yourself new challenges and adventures . But if you do it, you will be rewarded. You will be happier. What kind of a super-hero are you? How will you help other people?

121. Your most crucial task is: Create your own creative assets. Start now! Use your semester project as an opportunity to create your own intellectual and creative assets. Do not take yourself seriously. Take your work seriously. Do not be trapped by your ego – this will make you mediocre. You cannot learn and grow if you try to be clever all the time. It is much better to be naïve, hungry, foolish, playful, and curious. Review of Takeaways

122. You need to live exponentially and avoid mediocrity. Life is short and you are the hero. Make a difference. Being part of something large feels good. We are a community of learners & experimenters. Create your own category and be the owner of that category. Surprises, adventures, puzzles, exciting ventures, new projects, artistic pursuits are good for your health. You need a bit more chaos, randomness, dance, singing, independent learning, writing, and creating in your life. Improvisation is magic – it improves your life instantly. Review of Takeaways

123. Your diary is your best friend. Your diary is a seed catalogue of all your ideas. Write, draw, reflect, capture your ideas every day. We live in an imagination economy. Ideas are the new currency. Your attention (i.e. your time) is the most precious thing in the world. Life is not only about the next goal to be captured. There is more to life than that. We are not machines. We need adventures. Sometimes, you need to relax, breathe, loosen up – just be. What if you had quadruple lives – wouldn’t this enrich you as a person? “Curiosity does not kill the cat. The cat thrives through curiosity.” Dr. Fahri Karakas Review of Takeaways

124. Thank you Thank you very much for your hard work and contributions to this module. Best luck in finalizing your portfolio projects. Sincerely; Dr. Fahri Karakas

125. Videos

126. Abstract: The Art of Design – Season 2

127. Mel Robbins: Five Second Rule

128. American Factory – Documentary on Netflix

129. Bill Cunningham New York

130. Jiro: Dreams of Sushi

131. Iris (Documentary)

132. Kusama: Infinity (Documentary)

133. The Man in the Machine

134. Steve Jobs on Life Design

135. Steve Jobs Documentary: One Last Thing

136. YES THEORY

137. How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio

138. EPILOGUE

139. One Pound Fish Guy

140. One Pound Fish Guy

141. Best luck in your portfolio projects!

142. Thank you for your contributions – you have made this module truly enjoyable and fascinating. Thank you

143. My farewell cartoon Thank you!