Section 9: Application (Video)
Your group will create a 90-second video that applies your research findings to a real-world
context, responding to the statement:
Connection is key — without it, there is nothing.
Your video must clearly explain:
●​ Your group’s core idea: different people have different perspectives on connection,
and we have to learn to overcome our limited perspectives/biases to build
connections with diverse groups.
●​ The research that supports it
●​ How it applies to a real-world situation, problem, or opportunity: different philosophies
and cultural norms and ideals can make it difficult to make connections.
Videos will be screened within your House Group, with one entry nominated per House to
progress to the Primus Cup judging panel.
Your real-world application
Your video must focus on one real-world scenario, such as (but not limited to):
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A school, community, or youth-based issue
A health, well-being, or social challenge
A scientific or ecological system
A digital or technological environment
How do cultural and philosophical differences impact connection or disconnection in
relationships?
You will find links to real-world ideas here; feel free to use these as a stepping stone to
deciding on your real-world scenario.
You should explicitly explain:
●​ Where a connection exists
●​ What happens when it is strengthened or weakened
●​ Why it matters
Your video:
●​ Must be no longer than 90 seconds
●​ Must include every group member in a meaningful role (on or off camera)
●​ May use voice-over, interviews, visual metaphors, slides or images, filming on
location (where appropriate)
Success criteria
A high-quality video will:yt
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Clearly respond to the statement “Connection is key — without it there is nothing”
Accurately and thoughtfully use research
Apply ideas to a real-world context with insight
Show critical thinking (cause, consequence, limits)
Communicate ideas clearly and creatively
Demonstrate strong teamwork and planning
Required video structure (90 seconds total)
Your video should be clearly structured. A suggested breakdown is below:
1. Hook and framing (about 15 seconds)
●​ Engagingly introduce your idea (for example, through a provocative question, short
scenario, statistic, or visual metaphor)
●​ Clearly reference the statement: “Connection is key — without it there is nothing.”
●​ Establish the real-world context you are exploring
‘Connection is key and without it, there is nothing'. Connections affect
everyday lives of those around us. We can be connected through
relationships, books, games, sports, science, interests and many more. But
wait, how important are connections?
2. Research insight (about 30 seconds)
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Present key findings from your research
Refer to at least two stimulus sources or credible research ideas
Explain the idea in your own words (not just facts)
Focus on patterns or trends, cause and effect, why this research matters
Connections are just as diverse as the people a part of them! This simple fact
can enrich the human experience greatly, but it also poses its own unique
challenges. People have the tendency to only seek out information and
connections which align with their worldview, and we are largely bound by
the cultural norms we have about relationships. This can be an issue,
because failing to create connections and relationships with people of
different backgrounds and beliefs prevents us from becoming well rounded
and mature individuals.
3. Application to the real world (about 30 seconds)
●​ Apply your research directly to your chosen real-world scenario
●​ Explain:
○​ How connection operates in this context
○​ What happens when connection breaks down
○​ The limits or consequences of your idea
This is the most important section! You need to show thinking, not just information.
Each individual experiences connections in a certain way, using their own
unique lenses of looking at the world. Although this is vital, it can also lead to
conflicts when individuals fail to acknowledge and tolerate each other’s
differing values. Suppose two friends have a disagreement over how they
should approach a group project: one thinks that a purely rational approach
will prevent emotions clouding logic, and another thinks that using their own
experiences will make it more personal and allow it to resonate with
audiences. If they refuse to take each other's strengths and weaknesses into
account, their connection is broken. However, there is a potential limitation of
this: if everyone has a different perspective on what a connection should be,
is there one true definition of a connection, and can we TRULY know whether
our relationships are real connections?
4. Conclusion and takeaway (about 15 seconds)
●​ Reinforce your main message
●​ Use your individual reflections
●​ Leave the audience with a clear insight, question, or call to think differently. What
should people now understand about connection?
Connection is key, and without it there is nothing. Understanding that
connections come with responsibility is the key to a balanced
relationship. While many may have different insights on what
connection is and how important it is, we believe that without
connection, we have nothing.