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Episode Synopsis
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
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