by Theresa Potratz | January 4th, 2022 | Articles, Pop Culture
The Hunger Games. 1984. The Handmaid’s Tale. Dystopian novels and stories comprise a vast swath of our entertainment. But what about utopian tales? Could you, without searching, name three utopian works? What is it about dystopian literature that fulfills something...
by Theresa Potratz | July 19th, 2021 | Articles, Creativity
You know that person, who pulls all the attention to them the moment they walk into the room? The one with so much charisma, they are able to convince bitter enemies to hang out and be relaxed and groovy? These people bring out the best in us. They elicit creativity...
by Theresa Potratz | May 3rd, 2021 | Articles, Creativity, Pop Culture
Humans need myths. We need stories. They perform a powerful and useful role in our societies and cultures. If I wanted to teach you about water safety I could give you hundreds of facts surrounding the need for water safety or I could tell you the story of a creature...
by Theresa Potratz | April 27th, 2021 | Board Games, Creativity, Design, Podcast
How do analog vs. digital tools affect creativity? 1:19 – The “no accent” memo1:22 – Is using GameFound as an alternative to Kickstarter good for the industry? 8:26: – Is the O-Neb team mostly alike or very different?12:30 – Main Topic...
by Theresa Potratz | April 19th, 2021 | Articles
On the Outpost podcast the group had a lively discussion on mentors. They talked through what a mentor really is. Do you need one? What’s the purpose of having them? Dictionary.com defines a mentor as “an experienced or trusted advisor.” Looking at the etymology...
