to the moon & beyond
How does curiosity turn ideation to action?
civilization
decentralized system
mining for tokens
…
curiosity causes
dreamers to believe
creators to construct
people to move
towards a once seemingly
unimaginable idea
and turn it into reality
hand-holders peril
What traits separate hand-holders and trailblazers?
podcast audio
how-to tutorials lose
pattern disruption
…
seems a bit dramatic
yet, when starting something
we tend to latch onto others
to show us the way
rather than adapting
to what’s uncomfortable
and paving our own path
no-win scenario
Do you believe in no-win scenarios?
simulation game
the kobayashi maru
tests ethics and will
…
when faced with a problem
where all choices lead towards
an inevitable defeat
isn’t so much about solving
as it is in staying complacent
with the current conditions
over trying something new
small medium or large
What factors influence your decision making?
natural disaster
activated alarm calls
running into night
…
does bigger always mean better
and can smaller express greater
perspectives when set into motion
alter the projects final destination
instead of starting with goals to reach
the largest impact or smallest loss
know the why behind the medium
would you rather...
What’s a one of a kind thing that you own?
costco food samples
novelty items draw
loyal customers
…
own the latest and greatest
or one of a kind art
considering consumer cultures
habitually programed
for falling into
the newest trap
over authentic value
tribute to bridges
What kind of cultural bridges do you appreciate the most?
peak rush hour tolls
vehicles tracing over
concrete colossus
…
structures built to span across
an obstacle such as water
without closing the path below
to provide passage over said obstacle
is the same system
we construct when forming
strong and lasting connections
natural instinct
Apart from rising insect populations, what risks come from rising climate change?
periodical
once in a generation
the cicada song
…
in mid to late april
billions of cicada will emerge
from warm ground
shed their skeletons
take to the trees
and produce loud noises
in hopes of finding love
silent minority
How can we use our voice to include and empower marginalized groups?
full airplane cabin
safety and security
passengers embrace
…
our voice is a powerful instrument
to sing our favorite song
to speak out against prejudice
to stimulate and shift perspectives
thus, we must use our voice
to include and empower
the deaf and hearing-impaired
under the hood
Have you caught yourself recently interjecting mid-conversation?
youtube video
audio and subtitles
language immersion
…
usually in relation to
something not immediately
visible or obvious
active listening
requires two ears and one mouth
to consciously consume content
before respectfully responding
everyday rattles
Do you remember where you were the last time your earth was shaken?
shuttering windows
natural observation
from the passing bus
…
transpire across short periods from
the howling winds against windows
the bus jolting over unpaved roads
the microshaking of houses
only to remind us
these regular happenings hold
different memories for different mortals
mirror vs mirroring
Beyond yawning, what behaviors do you copy?
weekend afternoon
organisms following
a yawn contagion
…
mirroring is an unconscious
behavior and imitation
of another persons
speech, movements, attitudes
and way of acclimating
mirror is the often reflective plane
made from glass and metal
shuffle, skip, or repeat
When faced with multimillion choices daily, how do you cut through the noise and decide?
spotify playlist
riding emotional hits
to the gas station
…
when listening to
a favorite classic
current bop
or something random
often narrows our scope
but picking one out of a multimillion
leads us back to pondering our next choice
kinesthetic communication
What kinesthetic behaviors do you find yourself and others making in-person or virtually?
virtual meeting
inaudible messages
on first impression
…
body language in other words
takes on many forms
from enthusiastic hand gestures
embracing shifting eye contact
to tactile touch
we feel each other’s presences
no matter where we are
ode to the chalkboard
What activities and things make you cringe?
unpleasant scrapping
fingernails run over
innocent chalkboard
…
oh chalkboard,
you are both giving and wise
you often erase your past
yet always leave behind memories
it’s such a shame
children and adults greet you with
cringing smiles
dance dance
What can sports teach us about communication, commitment, and community?
regulation game
a millisecond before
the midnight hour
…
audiences witnessed
david vs goliath
cinderella upsets
and storybook endings
in one shining moment
a new chapter is added to
the lexicon of college basketball
crumbling canvas
How can we innovate and instill history to the next generation?
metamorphosis
the okinawa peacock
lands on wanderers
…
above concrete crosswalks
below telephone towers
tomorrow’s landscapes
must advance architecture
while not forgetting to
preserve historic landmarks
for the sake of our ancestors
propagation priates
In private & public, how can we combat bystander apathy?
greenhouse canopy
visitors documenting
exotic plunders
…
perpetrators who
search, steal, and profit
from cutting and collecting
piles of plants ranging from…
variegated syngonium
philodendron pink princess
monstera obliqua peruvian form
of monkeys and mountains
When do you notice yourself categorizing vs engaging in critical thinking?
the circuit breaker
currents in isolation
flowing on and off
…
we live in trying times
where prose constitutes positive or negative
where people are angry or calm
where plants live or die…
maybe we missed something
when always seeing our world
through binary eyes
a penny for your pending thoughts
In terms of output, do you prefer to write down or speak your ideas out loud?
silent quarantine
opinions circulating
in front of the screen
…
often focuses a group’s attention
on individuals who seem pensive and reserved
when in reality sometimes responses
take time to process and play
the new rat race
What factors contribute to a community’s wants, needs, and demands?
ultramarathon
miles of separation
between first & last
…
where people once constantly
consumed with competing
for wealth and fame
discover the tipping point
between wants and needs
are overlooking the demands
for health and wellness