Feedback — Quiz #3: Liquid Networks video, Johnson RSA & TED talk
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Question 1
In order to strengthen your creative ability, to make your mind more innovative, one needs to join environments that mimic the brain's neural networks,
i.e. an environment that enhances the natural capacity to make new connections.
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Question 2
The three different phases of matter — gas, liquid, and solid — can be used to describe the development of ideas. The biological primordial soup is a liquid
environment. Explain how the other two phases can be used to explain non-creative environments below. (1 point each)
As a metaphor for networks, a liquid environment is conducive to creativity because....(select one)
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the environment is extremely dense and constant interaction between elements creates stability.
the environment is dense and binding forces are temporary.
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when interactions happen, they are highly charged and volatile.
individual elements rarely interact.
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Question 3
Which two fundamental concepts are needed for increased innovation and creativity through connecting ideas? (Select two.)
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Commonplace books for recording ideas.
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Carbon and silicone chemical structures along with amino acids.
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A dense collection of numerous variables, such as is present in a city.
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The World Wide Web.
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A fluid, plastic environment where multiple combinations can be easily made and reconfigured.
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Question 4
Tim Berners-Lee came up with the idea for the World Wide Web in a sudden "Eureka" moment.
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Question 5
The traditional coffeehouse is credited as a platform for increasing the number of creative ideas and innovations. Which of these is NOT a reason for this?
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Coffeehouses attracted wealthy individuals, who had
the resources to spend on creative endeavors.
People started consuming caffeine rather than
drinking alcohol.
Coffeehouses provided a space where many people
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Coffeehouses were actually great social levellers, open to all regardless of
class; though originally many coffeehouses in Europe banned women.
could come together to share ideas.
The architecture of the coffeehouse allowed for
people from diverse backgrounds to interact.
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Question 6
According to Johnson, the greatest driving force behind scientific and technological innovation over the past 600 years is/are:
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Environments that allow for patterns of connectivity.
The ability to multitask.
Slow hunches that develop over many years.
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Serendipitous information.
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Question 7
Neo-natal incubators shipped to developing world had a problem of breaking down with no possibility to be fixed on site. What was Timothy Prestero's
solution?
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Incubators made from car parts could be easily and cheaply repaired.
Incubators that are solar powered, so they could run anywhere.
Repurposed microwaves into functioning incubators.
Incubators made from simple materials that could be replaced on a budget.
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Question 8
According to Gruber, Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection was the product of an epiphany, a sudden "eureka" moment.
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Question 9
Without the slow hunch behind the tracking of Sputnik, and the idea to turn the technology into missile systems for the cold war, GPS would not be what it
is today. What other element, according to Johnson, was needed to make GPS available everywhere?
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Tape recorders.
Coffeeshops.
Open-source development.
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Microwave hacking.
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Question 10
Innovation happens when chance favors the connected mind....what is Johnson's over-arching formula for creativity and innovation?
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The environment you spend time in has a direct impact on your creative ability.
Interacting with a diverse group of people contributes to divergent creative thinking.
Discussing ideas rather than protecting them, and letting them develop over time, help you come up with creative
solutions.
All of the above.
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