silent ignite

Silence

The first ever silent Ignite talk

An  “ignite”  talk  is  a  five-­‐minute  talk.  Someone  stands  up  and  talk.

01/20

An  “ignite”  talk  is  a  five-­‐minute  talk.  Someone  stands  up  and  talk.

This  ignite,  instead,  is  silent.Eco-­‐friendly.

01/20

An  “ignite”  talk  is  a  five-­‐minute  talk.  Someone  stands  up  and  talk.

This  ignite,  instead,  is  silent.Eco-­‐friendly.

Hope  you’ll  like  it.Please,  be  silent.  Thanks.

01/20

Close  your  eyes.Take  a  deep  breath.

02/20

Close  your  eyes.Take  a  deep  breath.

Anarchists,   tell   the   people   with   closed  eyes  to  re-­‐open  them...

02/20

Close  your  eyes.Take  a  deep  breath.

Anarchists,   tell   the   people   with   closed  eyes  to  re-­‐open  them...

But,  most  importantly,tell  them  silently.  Ssshh.

02/20

It  wasn’t  funny.I  know.  There’s  a  reason.

03/20

It  wasn’t  funny.I  know.  There’s  a  reason.

It  depends  on  the  medium.With  voice,  it  might  have  worked.

03/20

It  wasn’t  funny.I  know.  There’s  a  reason.

It  depends  on  the  medium.With  voice,  it  might  have  worked.

But  reading?  Not  funny.It  lacks...  Surprise.

03/20

That’s  a  problem.It’s  difficult  to  talk  in  silence.

04/20

That’s  a  problem.It’s  difficult  to  talk  in  silence.

And  yet...We  need  to  “grok”  it.

04/20

That’s  a  problem.It’s  difficult  to  talk  in  silence.

And  yet...We  need  to  “grok”  it.

For  example,with  a  nice  and  famous  quote.

04/20

No  luck.The  quote  doesn’t  come  to  mind.

05/20

No  luck.The  quote  doesn’t  come  to  mind.

Hmm...  Maybe...  I  should  establish  a  link  with  you.

05/20

No  luck.The  quote  doesn’t  come  to  mind.

Hmm...  Maybe...  I  should  establish  a  link  with  you.

Maybe...By  showing  you  a  recent  picture  of  me.

05/20

Well,  it’s  not  exactly  recent.It’s  35  years  old,  plus  nine  months!

06/20

Well,  it’s  not  exactly  recent.It’s  35  years  old,  plus  nine  months!

I  don’t  know  if  you’ve  laughed...I  guess  you  didn’t...

06/20

Well,  it’s  not  exactly  recent.It’s  35  years  old,  plus  nine  months!

I  don’t  know  if  you’ve  laughed...I  guess  you  didn’t...

But  at  least  you  appreciated  the  effort,  right?

06/20

We’re  already  at  slide  7.What  did  you  get  so  far?

07/20

We’re  already  at  slide  7.What  did  you  get  so  far?

That  silence  is  important.It’s  not  easy  to  use.

07/20

We’re  already  at  slide  7.What  did  you  get  so  far?

That  silence  is  important.It’s  not  easy  to  use.

Silence  may  communicate.Medium  makes  the  difference.

07/20

These  rules  apply  to  everymedium  or  technology.

08/20

These  rules  apply  to  everymedium  or  technology.

They  apply  to  internetas  well.

08/20

These  rules  apply  to  everymedium  or  technology.

They  apply  to  internetas  well.

I’d  pay  to  knowhow  to  use  Silence  effectively.

08/20

Would  you  pay  as  well?Yes?  No?

09/20

Would  you  pay  as  well?Yes?  No?

This  is  the  first  “silent”......  Ignite  talk...  Ever.

09/20

Would  you  pay  as  well?Yes?  No?

This  is  the  first  “silent”......  Ignite  talk...  Ever.

I’m  experimenting.And  you  with  me.

09/20

If  you  like  this  Ignite  talk,stay  sit  on  your  chair.

10/20

If  you  like  this  Ignite  talk,stay  sit  on  your  chair.

If  you  don’t  like  it,stand  up.  NOW.

10/20

If  you  like  this  Ignite  talk,stay  sit  on  your  chair.

If  you  don’t  like  it,stand  up.  NOW.

Look  around,  and  count.  And  now,  everyone  sit  down  again.

10/20

Now,  if  you  like  it,stand  up,  NOW!

11/20

Now,  if  you  like  it,stand  up,  NOW!

If  you  don’t  like  it,stay  sit.

11/20

Now,  if  you  like  it,stand  up,  NOW!

If  you  don’t  like  it,stay  sit.

Look  around.  Any  difference?Yup.  Lazy  people.  The  third  category  :)

11/20

However,  I  didn’t  notice  anything.Well,  because...

12/20

However,  I  didn’t  notice  anything.Well,  because...

You’re  looking  at  these  slides,  but  I...Got  it?  (wink  wink)

12/20

However,  I  didn’t  notice  anything.Well,  because...

You’re  looking  at  these  slides,  but  I...Got  it?  (wink  wink)

Good.Let’s  interact,  now.

12/20

If  you  like  this  ignite,  tweet:@simon,  I  like  your  #silentignite

13/20

If  you  like  this  ignite,  tweet:@simon,  I  like  your  #silentignite

If,  instead,  you  dislike  it...Well...  Bas**rd!  Grr...

13/20

If  you  like  this  ignite,  tweet:@simon,  I  like  your  #silentignite

If,  instead,  you  dislike  it...Well...  Bas**rd!  Grr...

No,  really...  I’m  kidding.  You  can  dislike  it.  :)

13/20

Good,  my  humor  is  improving.

14/20

Good,  my  humor  is  improving.

I’m  giving  you  a  few  seconds  to  tweet.Or  just  to  relax.

14/20

Good,  my  humor  is  improving.

I’m  giving  you  a  few  seconds  to  tweet.Or  just  to  relax.

If  it’s  not  my  humor,  at  leastyou’re  starting  to  “grok”  this.  Right?

14/20

Those  of  you  who  liked  my  ignite...I’ve  asked  you  to  stand  up...

15/20

Those  of  you  who  liked  my  ignite...I’ve  asked  you  to  stand  up...

Are  you  still  standing?:)

15/20

Those  of  you  who  liked  my  ignite...I’ve  asked  you  to  stand  up...

Are  you  still  standing?:)

No?A  pity,  I  would  have  loved  a  picture...

15/20

Seriously  now.What  can  we  do  together?

16/20

Seriously  now.What  can  we  do  together?

This  is  a  silent  ignite.And  I’m  not  even  there  with  you.

16/20

Seriously  now.What  can  we  do  together?

This  is  a  silent  ignite.And  I’m  not  even  there  with  you.

I’ve  got  an  idea.A  strange  one.

16/20

When  I  say  THREE...You  shout  “Yeah!”

17/20

When  I  say  THREE...You  shout  “Yeah!”

Ready?One...  (trust  me)

17/20

When  I  say  THREE...You  shout  “Yeah!”

Ready?One...  (trust  me)

Two...  (trust  me,  do  it!)

17/20

When  I  say  THREE...You  shout  “Yeah!”

Ready?One...  (trust  me)

Two...  (trust  me,  do  it!)FOUR!

17/20

Well,  maybe  you  laughed...And  therefore...

18/20

Well,  maybe  you  laughed...And  therefore...

Instead  of  thinking...“This  silent  ignite  is  a  stupid  idea”...

18/20

Well,  maybe  you  laughed...And  therefore...

Instead  of  thinking...“This  silent  ignite  is  a  stupid  idea”...

You  thought...“THREE”  :-­‐)

18/20

The  next  one  is  the  only  serious  slide.Number  20.  Last  one.

19/20

The  next  one  is  the  only  serious  slide.Number  20.  Last  one.

Think  of  what  happenedin  the  last  few  minutes.

19/20

The  next  one  is  the  only  serious  slide.Number  20.  Last  one.

Think  of  what  happenedin  the  last  few  minutes.

We  exploreda  new  thing.

19/20

Explore  yourself.Explore  silence.

20/20

Explore  yourself.Explore  silence.

Explore  things......  That  you  think  you  know.  Think  again.

20/20

Explore  yourself.Explore  silence.

Explore  things......  That  you  think  you  know.  Think  again.

And  now,  let’s  test  reflexes...

20/20

Explore  yourself.Explore  silence.

Explore  things......  That  you  think  you  know.  Think  again.

And  now,  let’s  test  reflexes...THREE!

20/20

Thank you!Simone Brunozzi

@simonApr 22nd, 2012

Important  note:the  views  expressed   in   this  document   are   those  of   the  author  and  may  not,  under  any  circumstances,  be  regarded  as  representing  a  current  or  past  employer.

This  deck  was  originally  created  in  2009,  and  redesigned  in  2012.

For  any  inquiry,  please  contact  Simone  Brunozzi  on  Twitter:  @simon.

Best,

Simone