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Silence

The first ever silent Ignite talk

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

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

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

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

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Close your eyes.Take a deep breath.

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

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

But, most importantly,tell them silently. Ssshh.

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

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

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

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

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

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And yet...We need to “grok” it.

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And yet...We need to “grok” it.

For example,with a nice and famous quote.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

But at least you appreciated the effort, right?

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

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

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

Silence may communicate.Medium makes the difference.

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These rules apply to everymedium or technology.

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They apply to internetas well.

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They apply to internetas well.

I’d pay to knowhow to use Silence effectively.

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Would you pay as well?Yes? No?

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

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

I’m experimenting.And you with me.

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

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If you don’t like it,stand up. NOW.

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If you don’t like it,stand up. NOW.

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

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

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If you don’t like it,stay sit.

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If you don’t like it,stay sit.

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

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

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

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

Good.Let’s interact, now.

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

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

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

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

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Good, my humor is improving.

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

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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?

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

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Are you still standing?:)

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Are you still standing?:)

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

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Seriously now.What can we do together?

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

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

I’ve got an idea.A strange one.

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When I say THREE...You shout “Yeah!”

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Ready?One... (trust me)

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Two... (trust me, do it!)

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Two... (trust me, do it!)FOUR!

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

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

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

You thought...“THREE” :-‐)

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

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Think of what happenedin the last few minutes.

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Think of what happenedin the last few minutes.

We exploreda new thing.

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Explore yourself.Explore silence.

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

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And now, let’s test reflexes...

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And now, let’s test reflexes...THREE!

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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

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