WEEK SIX

MORTAR AND PESTLE INVENTION

Mr.Radzi Bedu exercise in class.

The mind map that I do in my class:

3 IDEAS OF MY INVENTION IS GAME, MUSIC AND FASHION USING TONY BUZAN'S CONCEPT OF MIND MAP.

WEEK FIVE

MIND MAPS

1. Logical mind map-is directly connected to stereotypes and comprises of solely stereotype words.
2.  Associated Mind Map-Using an associated mind map we are able to generate random words and also show the links between words that seemingly have no connection.
3. Logical Mind Maps & Stereotypes-Before beginning a Logical mind map we have to understand what a Stereotype is; below is the definition of the word.

TONY BUZAN'S MIND MAPS

WHO IS TONY BUZAN?

Tony Buzan is the inventor of the now world-renowned Mind Map, and is well-known as an educational consultant, speaker and prolific author. His invention of Mind Mapping in the late 1960s was born out of frustration with traditional note taking revision techniques. He has since developed the Mind Map technique through books, TV appearances and his work as a highly-regarded speaker. Through iMindMap, Tony and Chris have finally established a synthesis between interactive, intelligent software and the creative freedom of a sketched Mind Map.

WHAT IS THE USE OF MIND MAPS?

• Organize yourself
• Easier to brainstorm yourself sometimes can be a practice for the brain
• Structuring information
• Planning
• Studying 
• Memorization
• Note Taking
• Good to Present Our Ideas
• Problem Solving

How to Draw a Mind Map

• Start in the middle of a blank page, writing or drawing the idea you intend to develop. I would suggest that you use the page in landscape orientation.
• Develop the related subtopics around this central topic, connecting each of them to the center with a line.
• Repeat the same process for the subtopics, generating lower-level subtopics as you see fit, connecting each of those to the corresponding subtopic.

• Use colors, drawings and symbols
• Keep it short and simple
• Use different text and wordings

REFRENCES: http://litemind.com/what-is-mind-mapping/

WEEK FOUR PART TWO

This week my next topic would be the process of invention and innovation

What do you think about invention? 

Better yet what is invention?

 The definition behind the word?

Invention involves the discovery of new processes, ideas or tools.  Invention is prioritary, meaning that only a new or previously unknown discovery can be considered an invention, as opposed to the development of an already existing one.  Patenting an invention requires priority, meaning that no one else must have come up with the same (or similar) idea at any previous time.  Patenting involves an exhaustive scrutiny of an idea’s novel qualities and an evaluation of its potential uses by experienced specialists from various fields.  The evaluation of a patent application often requires years before a final determination on award can be made.    

Meanwhile Innovation?

Innovation, on the other hand, involves the use or development of an invention for some useful purpose.  Innovations have often served as the point of departure for new inventions.  Innovation is typically less risky than invention, since it usually deals with known parameters, qualities or quantities.  Invention, on the other hand, often involves a leap unto the unknown, where trial and error, the unexpected or even chance can have a substantial influence on the outcome.  The high risk of invention can act as a deterrent to many organizations and individuals, particularly when rewards cannot be clearly anticipated.

Taken from: http://www.innovativecapacity.com/TechInvInno.htm

From reading this article from http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/tech/article/the-pc-is-dead-long-live-the-tablet/  I found that people buy latest technology that is more portable and easy to use. Tablets is so small that you can actually carry around with it to go for break, lunch and meetings. It's like having a small PC to use anywhere at anytime. By reading this article you can notice that how technology evolves. From small to big and from boring to something exciting. We use to have Phone Cords but now our society needs a wireless phone. Where you can carry around to call someone without having the annoying cords. So people invented the Handphone.

Phone Cords

Handphone

But this phone is too big to carry around. You can only use it to call and text someone. Therefore, people invented a phone with games, calender, calculator, alarms and different ringtones with it. Thus, this phone was created. The Nokia 3310.

Nokia 3310

Now? Society needed a phone to take pictures and access the internet so they can communicate with their friends through social network all the time and we call it a smartphone. Innovation is actually what during the old days have invented like phones, televisions, computers and etc. But as time passed, we tend to invent new things and add up more features to it for the benefits of our people. 

WEEK FOUR PART ONE

Historical examination of creativity

> What TRAITS made them creative?

• COURAGE 

Always willing to take the risk to try new things. Overtime, risk is usually worth the reward.

• INTUITION

Use intuition and logical thinking to produce new ideas.

Matt Drudge designed his Web site, he listened to his gut instead of the Internet gurus. He kept it simple, small, fast, and some would say ugly and primitive. But it works for him, making The Drudge Report one of the most recognizable and popular sites in the world.

• PLAY

When you enjoy yourself, your brain relaxes and is able to produce more and better ideas. One of those ideas may be just what you’re looking for.

• EXPRESSIVE

Willing to share what they feel and think, to be themselves. Blogging is the ideal arena for injecting your personality into your work. People are emotional creatures and respond better to people who appear real, honest, and open. Not only is it more interesting, it can also be more persuasive.

• FIND SOLUTIONS TO EVERY PROBLEM

Have the need to find solution to every problem. Highly creative people are those whose eyes light up at a question they can’t answer. That’s the opportunity to learn something new and produce remarkably creative content.

• MOTIVATED

You must like the challenge of writing, explaining, teaching, and persuading. Sure, you can make money along the way, but if you’re in it just for the money, you’re not going to be a fountain of new ideas.

Resources: http://www.copyblogger.com/highly-creative-people/

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> What ENVIRONMENTAL conditions existed?

The physical environment should be comfortable above all else. If we are too cold/hot or our back hurts because we have a crummy chair or there’s too much noise, we will be distracted and unhappy. Having interesting objects around also helps for a number of reasons. Personally, I love having toys around. It doesn’t have to be Peewee’s Playhouse, but having an area to work in that stimulates the senses seems to make the process more natural. It’s also very important to have writing surfaces. Even if you work alone, having whiteboards, chalkboards, paper easels etc. is essential. I personally have in my office a big whiteboard and a door painted with chalkboard paint. I actually wish I had more writing surfaces. I find I do my best thinking on my feet. I like to move around, pace, pick things up, and write things down as they come to my mind in big chunky sloppy letters. You may find the same is true, especially if you have issues with maintaining focus (ADD etc.). Being on your feet keeps the energy flowing and keeps you focused. It also helps having the ideas up on a board to stare at while doing your deep thinking.

The mental environment is equally as, if not more important than, the physical environment. The crucial factor here is judgement. Whether working alone, or in a group, it is vital that all judgement be deferred to the latter portion of the process. We need to allow ourselves to bring forth every possible idea, even if crazy, stupid, or impractical. We need to remain open to experimental methods, sideways approaches, and outlandish solutions. If working in a group, people should be encouraged to share their ideas and should not be criticized. They should feel comfortable and appreciated, and all hierarchy should be left at the door.

Resources: http://www.hensher.ca/the-creative-space

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> What was the PROCESS of creativity?

SEVEN STAGES OF CREATIVITY PROCESS

• Identity : Explore, discover and understand how the system produces the conditions. Even if you think you know how it's done, think again.

• Vision: build working simulations of how the new system will operate. Add new system components and delete others. Ask yourself to describe the difference between the existing system and the new system in terms of operational properties, components, cybernetics and self-organization. 

• Intent: Intent is the well of energy that you'll return to over and over while you're working to bring your vision to the present. The greater the distance on the fitness landscape between the old and new system, the greater the challenge and the more energy you'll need to succeed.

• Insight: At this stage, there's only one stumbling block: your vision is full of holes. You will have figured this out by now. Sometimes when working on simple problems, the vision really will contain a clear definition of the problem, and the answer, but usually there are lots of unknowns and gaps in understanding.

• Engineering: Engineering challenges involve cycles of rapid design, testing, and failure in order to ferret out the more resilient designs.

• Building: We can play a part in this assembly as designers and builders, but a major portion of the process is beyond the individual or collective control of anyone.

• Using: In the process of using, they all develop attachments and dependencies on the system as it is. The cycle begins over again with Identity.

Resources: http://www.mgtaylor.com/mgtaylor/glasbead/7stagcrp.htm

WEEK THREE

WEEK THREE

What kind of environment, situation etc., would make you to become a creative/inventive/innovative person?

For me I would most probably would think that a beautiful mother nature environment would make me become more creative, inventive and innovative.

Green environment, fresh air, deep blue sea makes me feel peaceful and at the same time it allows me to generate new ideas far from a busy city places. 

Below are the pictures that affects my environment to be more creative.