Socratic Design Lab The Socratic lab is a multidisciplinary lab in in Costa Brava, Spain were we design good life practices from scratch . We incorporate art, research, technology and pragmatic knowledge. We will deeply analyse our needs and the possibility of designing our preferred futures, by rethinking what we normally take for granted. SOCRATIC DEEP DIVE All things and everything that surrounds us, created by human hands, is designed. When something is designed, there were assumptions on which the design was based. In Socratic design we investigate these determining assumptions deeply and evaluate them. We have a lot of stubborn, false and counterproductive assumptions that are producing a lot of problems in the world. Truthful investigation can clear our minds. But … Most thoughts in our mind seems to be ours, in effect they are mostly reproducing stubborn and outdated ideas from outside. Our thoughts can be as addictive as other body processes, it likes repetitive thoughts. When we “think”, we mostly repeat old thoughts all over again, but we do not notice , instead we receive endorphin rewards that tell us we are thinking. To reach the point of real creative thinking is paramount for any design process. You can reach that by disciplined dialog and by strong introspection. SOCRATIC DIALOG By embracing a set of intervening rules, a group of individuals can be transformed into one strong, fresh, collective mind. We learn the “art of listening” and the art of incorporating thoughts of others in our thinking. This extends our horizon of meaning. The Socratic dialogue is a form of conversation in which we generate, free from compulsory thoughts, new perspectives. We dare to go out of the comfort zone. The group as a biological entity is a strong context to generate real thinking. SOCRATIC DESIGN It is a unique experience to be immersed in a collective creative design process in which we work trans disciplinary. You will experience a strong feeling of comunal thinking which will refresh broaden your spectrum. In a strong extended collective mind we can analyse all sorts of cultural assumptions and establish new ones in order to free space for new design creations. All focused on designing good lives. Neuroscience, nano technology, grafeen and other innovations in sciences give completely new possibilities for the design of our new world. They also challenge strongly old paradigms of thinking! We will make out of the box future scenarios, a hint for good and steady dreams, a process in which art and science be part of our creative process from scratch. FOR WHOM For people who want to practice design thinking and at the same time create good practices. Artists, scientists, students or just motivated engaged people can all benefit from this lab, they will acquire some basic skills of the socratic design method. WHERE AND WHEN The coming Lab will be in the the Costa Brava. Famous for its beaches beautifull nature, and the quality of its meditarenian lifestyle. The week will be a full intense lab with some outward bound moments. You will stay in a simple hostel in Llanca or in the mountains near Espolla. We do not have a date yet for the upcomming lab, but there is atleast one every half year. Soon we can be more specific about this. You will stay in a hostel in Llançà, near the sea, In rural houses in villages or the mountains of the pyrenees. COSTS The price includes stay, food and lab content (and excursions). Flights or other transport to Girona have to be organized by yourself. - Price 650 euro excl. IVA - Price for students will be different, ask for it in your aplication mail. JOINING THE LAB Please write a short profile and motivation and mail to: [email protected] deadline: no deadline. If you have any more questions feel free to ask. Sincerely, Humberto Schwab & Miguel Harbers
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