School of Thought

Johannesburg, South Africa

171 members
Public group

What we're about

Focused on the things which matter:
The planet, people, process, perspective, planning, possibilities, products. projects, programmes.

Our Purpose & Passion springs from transforming Pain & Problems into Realised Possibilities.

We believe that everything is designed, and originates from a thought.
We believe you learn best, by doing. And that to be whole as intelligent human beings, we need to dream, think & do = (research, strategise & implement)

We aim to change the world through thought & participation, by changing how we think and view the world around us, and by changing what and how we do...There are bigger problems in the world...Use your skills in a new direction.

Vision: To solve REAL problems & influence positive progress for ALL. "We're all about PEACE"

Yes, we are a bunch of hippies, but we're mostly strategic realists. We believe the world can be changed for the better, and that all of humanity deserves to be uplifted and empowered.

Mission: Connecting Creative Entrepreneurs with Technological, Social & Environmental Issues.

Focus: Sustainability, Experience, Inclusion, Participatory Education, Collective Intelligence

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO MOVE FROM IDEATION TO IMPLEMENTATION
(let's take the imagined and make it real) - For dreamers, thinkers, thing-makers & do-ers

Recurring themes: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical thinking, Community, Entrepreneurship

Ideal group for Designers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Activists, Students, Humans in general --or anyone who wants to learn about Designing for Social & Environmental Impact. For anyone who wants to create real change.

Our philosophy: GIVE, LIVE, LEARN & EARN

Upcoming events (3)

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Artists Anonymous

Sat, Jun 1, 10:00 AM

Artists Anonymous

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"Hi, I'm ________ and I am an Artist, My mood of choice is happiness..." Artist of all kinds are welcome...Even those with OCD [ Obsessive Creative Disorder ] For Artists who want to move from Passive Activists to Realistic Change-makers https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistAnon/ Should you find that you are questioning your existence, this reality, or suffer from a love-hate relationship with your art; and are seeking philosophical answers to this existence, in order for life, the universe and everything else to make sense, then join this group instead: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OCDisorder/

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Yele
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Obsessive Creative Disorder

Sat, Jul 6, 10:00 AM

Obsessive Creative Disorder

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(OCD) is a mental disorder where people feel the need to create things repeatedly, have certain thoughts repeatedly, or feel they need to perform certain routines repeatedly. Some are unable to control either the thoughts or the activities. Common symptoms include designing, drawing, painting, dancing, photography, music, reading, writing and checking to see if a door is locked. Others may have difficulty throwing things out. These activities occur to such a degree that the person's daily life is positively affected. Often these activities take up more than 8 hours a day, for most it is their lives. Most adults realise that the behaviours do not make sense to outsiders, but don't care. The condition is associated with an intense fascination with art, science, technology, gadgets, decor to name a few. There is also a greater risk of becoming Apple or Adobe junkies. https://www.facebook.com/groups/OCDisorder/about/ Should you find that you are abusing Apple or Adobe, consider joining AA [ Artist Anonymous ] https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistAnon/

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ACCESSIBILITY CHALLENGE 1

Sat, Jul 27, 10:00 AM

ACCESSIBILITY CHALLENGE 1

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How might we help all people with any temporary impairment or permanent physical challenge to be able to use all facilities and all services everywhere? This includes from all spectrums of physical challenges, ie. from colour blind to fully blind, one hand in cast vs no limbs, from crutches to wheelchair, hard of hearing to deaf, all people with a physical challenge. Ideally, the system must include the functionality of providing accessibilty ratings (irrespective of the physical challenge). This is to give more people information about these specific services or facilities. To do: A day in the life (research, guest speakers) Field research Mark all places, facilities, services which are not accessible to all Upgrade all places, facilities, services to be inclusive This will be a recurring programme