Anson and Hudhayfa from Socratica

25/02/2025 38 min

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Anson Yu and Hudhayfa (aka HudZah) Nazoordeen are Hosts at Socratica.Socratica is an open collective of makers, artists, founders, researchers, designers, and everything in between.RSVP for Socratica's Symposium here.Takeaways- How and why Socratica was founded.- Socratica emerged as a countercultural response to isolation post-COVID.- It attracts individuals who seek to explore their own projects.- Why the focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.- Participants gain permission to explore diverse interests.- Dive into the concept of "permission".- The structure of sessions.- Nodes like Atelier, Ascend, Momentum and more globally.- The community thrives on personal agency and ownership.- Socratica's success lies in its ability to adapt and inspire. - Alumni play a crucial role in maintaining connections.- The Symposium.- How to run an engaging demo.- Celebrating turnover of Hosts brings fresh ideas to the community.Chapters00:00 Origins of Socratica: A Personal Journey03:06 The Unique Appeal of Socratica05:25 Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The Power of Diverse Projects09:49 Permission and Exposure: Unlocking Potential14:54 The Structure and Rhythm of Socratica Sessions18:16 Expanding Horizons: The Concept of Socratica Nodes20:42 Cultivating Community Ownership24:30 The Role of Alumni in Socratica26:25 The Evolution of the Symposium32:05 Crafting Engaging Demos38:38 Call to Action: Join the MovementKeywordsSocratica, community, interdisciplinary, collaboration, personal growth, permission, exposure, university, Waterloo, creative projects, community, Socratica, symposium, alumni, engagement, demos, creativity, collaboration, innovation, networking