Podcasts about imagination institute

AJ, Mike, and Chris travel back to 1994 when Professor Wayne Szalinski had to admit to his wife, "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!" Join us as we explore the birth of the Imagination Institute and Eric Idle's portrait of Dr. Nigel Channing. We explore insights into the complex effects of this 4D film from its director, Radal Kleiser, and describe how each of the ground breaking in-theater effects were achieved. So grab your safety googles, pick your feet up off the ground, and watch out for Gigabyte! Early History"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" released in 1989 to great success, followed by a moderately successful sequel, "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid" in 1992. "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure" opened in 1990 at the then new MGM Studios park. A new attraction themed around "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" was announced in November 1993, originally named "Honey, I Shrunk the Theater" and later changed to "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience." Kodak sponsored the attraction. ProductionThe film was directed by Randal Kleiser, known for "Grease" and "Flight of the Navigator," and written by Bill Prady and Steve Spiegel. Cinematography was handled by Dean Cundey, with effects by Kleiser-Walczak Construction Company. The score was composed by Bruce Boughton. The set was designed by Les Dilley, and the cast included Rick Moranis, Marcia Strassman, Robert Oliveri, Eric Idle, and others. PreshowThe preshow included a presentation by Kodak and a segment featuring Dr. Nigel Channing on WNN-TV. In 2003, the preshow was changed to include a short film replacing "True Colors" and altered dialogues. Technical Details and Run of the ShowThe film was presented as the stage of a live award show, with technical details ensuring the appearance of a live event. Ten significant 3D moments were incorporated into the show, each carefully choreographed to enhance audience immersion. Other Parks ChangesThe attraction underwent changes in various Disney parks, including Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Closure and LegacyAfter Michael Jackson's death, there was a resurgence of interest in "Captain EO." As a result, "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience" was temporarily closed in several parks for the "Captain EO Tribute" but never reopened. The attraction left a lasting legacy, with elements incorporated into other Disney experiences. Our MemoriesPersonal reflections on the attraction. OutroSend questions and comments to 90sdisneypodcast@gmail.com Links Allears.net - Extinct Epcot: The Big History of Honey, I Shrunk the Audience Disney Fandom - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience Wikipedia - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! YouTube - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience Promo YouTube - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience Ride-Through YouTube - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience Full Show YouTube - True Colors Preshow Magic and Imagination Archive - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/90sdisney/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/90sdisney/support

It's been a while since we did a song sampler (Episode 54: Song Sampler #3 - Unique Dance Styles of Spanish Music, to be exact)! For our special episode today, we'll look at a list of at 13 songs that are either in Spanish, Spanglish, or have a multitude of languages (including, of course, English and Spanish! ;D This is a podcast about Spanish, after all!). Since this is a special episode, and music is a cultural thing, we won't have a Cultural Tip today. Next episode, though, we shall start a new Cultural Tip series on Paraguay. Entonces, ¡empecemos!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 92You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 54: Song Sampler #3 - Unique Dance Styles of Spanish Music  Episode 40: Song Sampler #2  Episode 20: Song Sampler #1  YouTube Version  "Alanna Ubach, Antonio Sol - La Llorona (From "Coco"/Sing-Along)" uploaded by DisneyMusicVEVO to YouTube on June 25, 2020 Lyrics and Translation: "Coco (OST) - La Llorona lyrics + English translation" by Musunee for LyricsTranslate.com, last edited on November 13, 2017 "Celine Dion - Aún Existe Amor (Audio with Lyrics)" uploaded by ToutCQJM to YouTube on August 25, 2011 "Céline Dion - L'amour existe encore (French Lyric Video with English Translation)" uploaded by CaterinaEvClub to YouTube on November 15, 2011 "Celine Dion Singing in Different Languages" uploaded by Manoloyy to YouTube on May 21, 2021 "Celine Dion sings in flawless Chinese" uploaded by The Telegraph to YouTube on February 20, 2013 "Maite Perroni - Asi Soy (This Is Me) [Video Oficial]" uploaded by Warner Music México to YouTube on December 19, 2017 "This Is Me EN ESPAÑOL Cover (Así Soy) | The Greatest Showman | Gret Rocha COVER" uploaded by Gret Rocha to YouTube on January 31, 2018 "The Greatest Showman | This Is Me (Official Lyric Video)" uploaded by 20th Century Studios Indonesia to YouTube on January 12, 2018 "Waka Waka (Esto es Africa) (Cancion Oficial de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA� Sudafrica 2010)" uploaded by Shakira to YouTube on June 14, 2010 "Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Song)" uploaded by Shakira to YouTube on June 4, 2010 "Prince Royce - Stand By Me (Music Video)" uploaded by Top Stop Music to YouTube on January 25, 2010 "Ben E King - Stand By Me (Lyrics)" uploaded by Young Pilgrim Music to YouTube on February 4, 2022 "Timon & Pumbaa - Stand by Me" up]loaded by Imagination Institute to YouTube on January 19, 2021 "Kat & Alex - Forever After All (Spanish Version)" uploaded by Kat & Alex to YouTube on December 9, 2021 "Let the Heavens Open / Que Se Abrá El Cielo by Christine D'Clario (Feat. Deborah Hong)" uploaded by North Palm Worship to YouTube on December 18, 2020 "You Say by Lauren Daigle (Spanish/English Version) | cover by Jada Facer ft. Jeff Keylor" uploaded by Jada Facer to YouTube on October 21, 2018 "Lauren Daigle - You Say (Official Music Video)" uploaded by Lauren Daigle to YouTube on July 13, 2018 "Raise A Hallelujah - Levanto Un Aleluya | Bilingual (Spanish & English) Cover Song with ASL" uploaded by Faro Church to YouTube on May 19, 2020 "Nat King Cole L-O-V-E Multilingual Version w/ Lyrics and Translation" uploaded by Relhots to YouTube on June 9, 2012 "Let It Go (25 Languages) - Subtitles + Translation" uploaded by Indrajit J. to YouTube on April 2, 2014 "Frozen 2 - Show Yourself (Multilanguage) [Lyrics & Translation]" uploaded by Mirka Karoliina to YouTube on July 13, 2020 "Various Artists - Surface Pressure (In 27 Languages) (From "Encanto")" uploaded by DisneyMusicVEVO to YouTube on February 4, 2022  "【Encanto】What Else Can I Do? multilanguage (27 Language)" uploaded by 莫奈Mona to YouTube, premiered January 5, 2022  "How Far I'll Go Multilanguage 24 languages (lyrics + English subtitle)" uploaded by Rose Michaelis to YouTube on April 22, 2017 Cultural TipNone

That's right, these are both "Institutes". The Imagination Institute holds a lame ride that used to be awesome and some interactive elements. Worldwide Engineering Brigade is also an institute of sorts presenting an open house that holds a lame ride that could have been awesome! Hear Erik and Jimmy discuss the history and hidden secrets of these two them park institutes. Will the inclusion of the skinned ride vehicle of Heimlich from a bugs land turn the tide? Or will the dancing fountains and water falling up reign supreme? Listen to find out Enjoy! Image courtesy of my worst nightmare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Wickman is a professor of English at Brigham Young University. He served as the founding director of the BYU Humanities Center the past 10 years and is currently the host of this podcast, while also being the associate coordinator of BYU's Faith and Imagination Institute. Matthew published an evocative book this year entitled “Life …

Oftentimes, the things we smell and hear are far more powerful than the things we see, especially in terms of creating memories. Make no mistake, there are plenty of amazing things to see at Walt Disney World, but if we use all of our senses, we can unlock a whole magical world of Disney memories. So tonight, inspired by Dr. Channing's tour of the Imagination Institute, we thought we would take a sensory tour around Walt Disney World, and talk about our favorite sights, sounds, smells, and other sensations…all with a healthy dose of imagination thrown in.   So sit back, relax and join us, as we take a Sensory Tour of Walt Disney World!

Flow state is a big contributor to creativity. It’s a state of being mentally present and completely immersed in a task. You might have felt it dancing at a club and time flies by (or that’s tequila don’t get those two confused). There are a coupla things you can do to encourage flow state in your every day life – and even help yourself get through the mundane boring tasks you’ve been putting off. LINKS ‘The Creative 'Flow': How to Enter That Mysterious State of Oneness’ Scott Barry Kaufman, Scientific Director of The Imagination Institute for HuffPost Life. ‘The Psychology of Flow: Benefits, Characteristics, and Tips’ Kandra Cherry for Very Well Mind. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88.Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy.Executive Producer: Elise Cooper.Editor: Adrian Walton. Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may love this attraction, you may hate it.  Either way, this attraction has been mired in controversy for decades. This week, as Danny slowly melts in his recording space, we're taking a look back at this once iconic attraction's staggering demise to one of the most maligned attractions in all of Disney World.  Music by Colin Paul

Many students of psychology, business, nursing and other disciplines are taught about "Maslow's pyramid of human needs", a diagram that shows a progression from our basic needs, such as food and shelter, to higher, social needs and, eventually, to striving for often intangible life goals and fulfilment. The pyramid is an iconic image, yet Abraham Maslow, a leading humanistic psychologist of the 20th century, didn't actually create it. Moreover, his writings are much more sophisticated and perceptive than the diagram suggests. So where did this confusion come from and why didn't Maslow disown the pyramid? How should we understand Maslow's hierarchy of human needs? Why has it proved so useful in so many different disciplines? And in what way is it relevant to how we live today? These are some of the questions that Bridget Kendall explores with Jessica Grogan from University of Texas at Austin, author of Encountering America, a history of humanistic psychology; David Baker, emeritus professor of psychology and former director of the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology at the University of Akron; and Scott Barry Kaufman, former director of the Imagination Institute at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Transcend which updates Maslow for the 21st century. [Photo: Abraham Maslow, undated photograph. Credit: Bettmann/Getty Images]

Learn more and order book at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots"The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships"Written by Dr. Gleb TsipurskyPublished by New Harbinger PublicationsBOOK DESCRIPTIONWe all want positive, productive, and genuine relationships—whether it's with our family, friends, peers, coworkers, or romantic partners. And yet, time and time again, we all seem to make the same thinking errors that threaten or sabotage these relationships. These errors are called cognitive bias, and they happen when our brain attempts to simplify information by making assumptions.Grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), The Blindspots Between Us reveals the most common “hidden” cognitive biases that blind us to the truth, and which lead to the misunderstandings that damage our relationships. With this guide, you'll learn key skills to help you debias—to stop, pause, and objectively observe situations before jumping to conclusions about others' motives. You'll also learn to consider other people's points of view and past experiences before rushing to judgment and potentially undermining your relationships.Being a human is hard. None of us are perfect, and we all have our blindspots that can get in the way of building the relationships we really and truly want, deep down. This much-needed book will help you identify your own blindspots, and move beyond them for better relationships—and a better world.Author bio: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipurskySELECTED ENDORSEMENTSEven the most intelligent people struggle with relationships. This groundbreaking book reveals that the way our brain is wired causes us to make many bad decisions in our relationships. All of us - even and in some cases especially the smartest people in the room - are susceptible to subtle decision-making errors called cognitive biases that can devastate our social ties with our loved ones, our friends, our coworkers, our local community, and our society as a whole. Gleb Tsipursky combines cutting-edge research and pragmatic case studies to show the kind of problems that result from falling into these mental blindspots-- Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, is the Scientific Director of The Imagination Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, the bestselling author or editor of 8 books including Ungifted and Wired to Create, hosts “The Psychology Podcast,” and writes the column “Beautiful Minds” for Scientific AmericanDo not buy this book on impulse. Your gut cannot be trusted. But I hope you will trust me when I say that I objectively believe you should buy this book. It has a high probability of improving your life and especially your relationships immensely. It will help you avoid cognitive biases. Whether you're a student or a CEO, it will aid you in making better decisions about dating, family, friends, money, work, dessert, you name it. -- A. J. Jacobs, author of four New York Times bestsellers including The Know-It-All, and editor at Esquire magazineOur ability to enter into, nourish, and at times even end relationships in healthy ways is one of the keys to living a happy and fulfilling life. Yet most of us struggle with painful relational patterns that show up again and again, thwarting our ability to realize the higher potentials our relationships hold for wellbeing and mutual satisfaction. In this well-written, well-researched offering, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky provides clear and effective ways to relate to one another that promise to empower our relationships to be healthier and happier for many years to come. I strongly recommend it to those of us who are committed to learning how to grow our ability to love and be loved. -- Katherine Woodward Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Conscious Uncoupling and Calling in “The One”, and licensed marriage and family therapistIn an era ever more divided by tribalism, bias and political acrimony, Dr. Tsipursky's excellent, insightful book provides timely guidelines for managing our cognitive biases, assumptions and hidden blind spots to improve our relationships with romantic partners, family, friends and co-workers. It's uniquely helpful and is arriving at a perfect time to make a difference in healing our society – and ourselves.-- Kathy McCoy, PhD, psychotherapist and bestselling author of We Don't Talk Anymore and Life Happens

Prakhar and Scott discuss humor, identity, intelligence, creativity, disability, psychedelics and meditation.  Scott Barry Kaufman is listed on Business Insider as one of the "50 groundbreaking scientists who are changing the way we see the world". He is a Psychologist, author and podcaster. He is also a professor of psychology at Barnard College at Columbia University. Previously, Scott has been a professor at University of Pennsylvania. He was the Scientific Director of The Imagination Institute in the Positive Psychology Center at UPenn. He is also co-founder of The Creativity Post. Scott's primary research focuses on creativity and redefining intelligence. You can buy Scott's books on Amazon  and his podcast on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Website- https://scottbarrykaufman.com/ Podcast- The Psychology Podcast  Instagram - @scottbarrykaufman

Dan tells you how imagination is the operating system of your universe. He also tells you World War 2 Documentaries are the best. You can check him out. http://www.TheImaginationInstitute.com/. Go To https://www.808Podcast.com or I'll delete your ClickFunnels and/or Kajabi account.

Scott Barry Kaufman is primarily interested in using solid psychological science to live a creative, fulfilling, and meaningful life. He's earned his research chops -- He received a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Yale University, and an M. Phil in experimental psychology from the University of Cambridge. He's the scientific director of the Imagination Institute, and conducts research in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Scott is also an author -- In 2013, he published Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined, which reviewed the latest science of intelligence and also detailed his experiences as a child growing up with a learning disability. In the book, he outlined his Theory of Personal Intelligence, which goes beyond traditional metrics of intelligence (e.g., IQ, standardized tests), and takes into account each person’s unique abilities, passions, personal goals, and developmental trajectory. Scott also has hosts the The Psychology Podcast -- where he and I have had fun conversations about performance in high-stakes environments -- ranging from performance in off-terrain back-country conditions to the vulnerability and intimacy in meaningful relationships. Thanks so much for listening and sharing -- I hope you're also finding value in the Minutes on Mastery podcast (also on iTunes and other players) where we capture (in under 3 minutes) pearls of wisdom from our world-class and forward-thinking guests.

Today I have the honour of introducing you to Scott Barry Kaufman. I’ve been in love with Scott’s work for years, and what he talks about is absolutely phenomenal. He’s a Scientific Director at the Imagination Institute and he conducts research at The University of Pennsylvania. Scott has a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Yale University, and the list goes on! He hosts his own fabulous podcast, The Psychology Podcast that you should check out, and I’m so excited to bring him to you in this episode.

Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive psychologist who studies the messy minds of creative people. He is Scientific Director of the Imagination Institute in the Positive Psychology Center and professor of Positive Psychology at The University of Pennsylvania. He teaches the wildly popular Introduction to Positive Psychology. Scott is co-author of Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind, host of The Psychology Podcast, and co-founder of The Creativity Post. In this episode, Stew and Scott talk about Scott’s inspiring personal and professional journey, including how he went from being a student with special needs to earning a Ph.D. from Yale. Scott challenges listeners to focus less on productivity and more on cultivating creative capacity by stepping outside your comfort zone, daydreaming, and committing to your passions -- harmonious but not obsessive passions, that is. He describes the method of active, open-monitoring meditation, provides guidance on how to use it, and explains how it differs from traditional mindfulness techniques. Show Notes (times when new topics start) 2:20 Scott’s early life. Scott began his education as a special education student, which he was until high school. He would go on to receive a PhD from Yale and an M.Phil from Cambridge. 13:40. Creative, messy minds. The minds of creative people are messy and full of contradictions. Scott gives a great example of a messy mind at work with Baba Brinkman and his rap about natural selection. Check out 18 Habits of Highly Creative People for more. 17:40. The dark side of efficiency. By recklessly pursuing efficiency, we lose creativity. 21:40. Two types of passions. Scott’s research indicates that people with harmonious passion are more resilient and perform better than people with obsessive passions. He talks about Robert Vallerand’s research on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and Frank Barron’s work on creativity. 26:35. Mindfulness for creativity. Scott begins each session of his classes with a special type of creativity meditation. Learn how this type of meditation differs from the traditional breathing meditation and how you can use it to enhance creativity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Dave Robertson is first joined by Scott Barry Kaufman, Scientific Director of the Imagination Institute and author of "Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind," who discusses strategies that promote creative thinking. Plus, the evolution of play.  Game Designer Rob Daviau discusses designing board games for the modern era.

A Top Creative Leadership Book of 2015 and a Must-Read Business Book for 2016 – Forbes.com "Wired to Create is an empowering manifesto for creative people." —Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet "With cutting-edge science and timeless wisdom, Carolyn Gregoire and Scott Barry Kaufman shine a light on the habits, practices and techniques that can help us tap into our deepest creativity." —Arianna Huffington, New York Times bestselling author of Thrive “Together, {Kaufman and Gregoire} have created a satisfying overview of creativity research that is likely to provide nuggets of wisdom to even the most seasoned creative spirit. Readers looking for tips on how to increase creativity will find plenty here.” – The New York Times Inspired by their viral Huffington Post article “18 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently,” which garnered over 5 million views in one week, WIRED TO CREATE: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind (TarcherPerigee Paperback; on sale December 27, 2016) untangles a surprising series of paradoxes often exhibited by the messy minds of creative thinkers. Written by University of Pennsylvania positive psychology expert Scott Barry Kaufman and Huffington Post psychology writer Carolyn Gregoire, Publishers Weeklycalls Wired to Create “well-documented, never pedantic, and always educational and inspiring,” while Library Journal gave it a starred review: “this book fits perfectly into any collection of self-improvement, self-awareness, and modern brain science titles.” Revealing the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology, along with engaging examples of creative luminaries like Josephine Baker, Frida Kahlo, Thom Yorke, and Shigeru Miyamoto, Wired to Create shows us how to enrich the creative aspect of our lives. Let me know if you’d like to schedule an interview for late December or early January. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is scientific director of The Imagination Institute in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where he investigates the development and measurement of intelligence, creativity, and personality. He has written or edited six previous books, including Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined. He writes the blog Beautiful Minds for Scientific American, and regularly gives keynotes and workshops on the development of intelligence, creativity, and human potential. Carolyn Gregoire is a senior writer at The Huffington Post, where she reports on psychology, mental health and neuroscience. Her writing has also appeared in Scientific American,TIME, Harvard Business Review, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, The New Republic, Yoga Journal and other publications. Learn more at http://wiredtocreatebook.com/. Over the years, psychologists and neuroscientists have attempted to put creative people under a microscope, but the creative process has long defied attempts to be neatly categorized. Creative personality types are difficult to pin down largely because they exhibit a complex series of traits, behaviors, skills, environments, and emotions, and it is this easy adaptability that gives them the freedom to create novel ideas and products. Inspired by their viral Huffington Post article “18 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently,” which garnered over 5 million views in one week, positive psychology expert Scott Barry Kaufman and Huffington Post psychology writer Carolyn Gregoire explore how we are WIRED TO CREATE: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind (TarcherPerigee Paperback, on sale December 27, 2016). Combining the latest scientific research with case studies of artists and innovators throughout history, the book shines a light on the practices and habits of mind that promote creative thinking. Kaufman and Gregoire untangle a series of paradoxes – like mindfulness and daydreaming, seriousness and play, openness and sensitivity, and solitude and collaboration – to show that it is by embracing our own contradictions that we are able to tap into our deepest creativity. In this book, Kaufman and Gregoire explore topics such as: · The 10 habits of the mind that foster creativity, including imaginative play, mindfulness, intuition, and an ability to turn adversity into the advantage; · How creative growth contributes to psychological health and wellbeing; · The neuroscience and psychology behind the argument that we are all, in some way, wired to create; · Why time for play and curiosity supports learning, and why we need to reinforce this in our education system; · How the creative personality may paradoxically lead some to score high on characteristics our society tends to associate with mental illness, and the interesting connections between creativity and suffering. Sacrificing neither scientific rigor nor readability, WIRED TO CREATE is a comprehensive look at and celebration of the creative mind in all of its beautiful complexity and contradictions.

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's take a Journey Into Our Imaginations with the lovable Figment as we ride EPCOT'S Journey Into Imagination With Figment.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas who actually worked the original incarnation of this attraction.  How does he feel about the current version?  You'll have to listen to find out!  Audio recorded on October 28, 2016. Bonus content for this episode is available on the FREE Saturday Morning Media App. App Store (iOS) - http://apple.co/1RJFiN8 Google Play Store - http://bit.ly/25HsrEJ Amazon.com - http://amzn.com/B00RW7AHGQ Intro Bumper by Paul of the Window to the Magic - http://www.windowtothemagic.com INTRO TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Today we are going to visit the open house at the Imagination Institute as we ride Journey Into Imagination with Figment located in EPCOT’s future Word west at Walt Disney World in Florida.  The guide map describes this attraction by saying ‘Follow Figment in this whimsical open house tour of the Imagination Institute’.  This is a Dark, slow ride according to the the Thrill Level and it is open to guests of all ages and heights.  Fastness plus is offered. Before we meet up with Dr. Nigel Channing, here are five fast facts about Journey Into Imagination with Figment. 1. Journey into imagination with Figment opened on June 2, 2002.  This attraction is the third version of the attraction housed in Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT.  The original Journey Into Imagination opened on March 5, 1983.  It closed on October 10, 1998 for renovation and reopened on October 1, 1999 as Journey into Your Imagination which only lasted two years before it was closed on October 8, 2001 to make way for the latest incarnation. 2. For the ride, Eric Idle reprises his role of Dr. Nigel Channing from the Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Franchise.  The original voice of Figment, Billy Barty passed away in 2000 so Dave Goelz was hired to portray the new Figment.  If Dave Goelz’s name isn’t familiar, you certainly know of one of his other alter egos, Gonzo from The Muppets. 3. Journey Into Imagination with Figment marked the return of the Sherman Brother’s song One Little Spark.  This song featured prominently in the original Journey into imagination attraction but was removed for Journey into Your imagination which drew a lot of criticism from fans. 4. There are several references to other Disney movies in this attraction including The Absent Minded Professor, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and Honey I Shrunk The Kids. 5. The ride also features some tributes to the classic Journey Into Imagination attraction.  Many animatronics and figures of Figment feature prominently in the ride and the reapperaing/dissapearing butterfly from the original can be seen as well.  There’s also a brief tribute to The Dreamfinder, the ride’s original host. Now, lets visit the Imagination institute and take a ride on Journey Into Imagination With Figment.  John B. deHaas is along for the ride today and after the ride audio, we’ll discuss our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we set our imaginations free on EPCOT’S Journey Into Imagination with Figment. FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SUBSCRIBE http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 Sources: WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_into_Imagination_with_Figment DISNEY WORLD WEBSITE https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/journey-into-imagination-with-figment/ Show ©2016 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

I wish Scott Barry Kaufman had been my college professor. Scott gives extra credit for daydreaming in his classes. That would have been an easy A for a space case like me. Scott is the scientific director of The Imagination Institute in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. The Imagination Institute's mission is to "make progress on the measurement, growth, and improvement of imagination across all sectors of society." One of the ways it’s doing this is by conducting retreats with different groups of people, such as educators, evolutionary psychologists, standup comedians, and futurists, to learn how they use their imaginations in their work. In May 2016, I participated in The Imagination Institute’s two day “futurists retreat,” held at Institute for the Future's Palo Alto headquarters. This interview with Scott took place on the morning of the second day of the retreat.

Drumroll, please: It's time to release some baseline Bored and Brilliant data. (If you missed our kickoff episode, listen to The Case for Boredom here). To contextualize our numbers on this week's podcast, we've got Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, scientific director of the Imagination Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a neuroscientist and human development psychologist at the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California. They explain how our findings compare to the broader scientific research landscape.  Here's a hint at what we hear in the podcast: Baseline stats For the Bored and Brilliant participants using our partner Moment and BreakFree apps — and there are now more than 4,600 of you — these are the averages so far: Average minutes per day: between 90 to 100 Average screen unlocks per day: between 40 to 50 times That means you're checking your phone about 2 to 3 times every waking hour. For comparison, the average non-Bored and Brilliant Moment user spends around 64 minutes on his phone per day. So our baseline is pretty high.  You already knew this. Almost 84 percent of our participant survey respondents say they spend "too much time" or "way too much time" on their phones: (Survey Monkey/New Tech City) Demographics According to Kaufman and Immordino, it's not surprising that the subset of people signed up for our project feels that way. Here's what we know about the 1,117 of you who took our survey: 75 percent are female. The average age is 36 years old.   Half are married. About 40 percent have kids. 57 percent live what they would describe as an urban environment; 34 percent live in the suburbs. Our participants tend to live in the biggest U.S. cities (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco), but we have people in almost every state and a number of countries around the world (Australia, the U.K. Germany, Israel, China, Japan, Switzerland, and more). Motive Anecdotally, we've heard from a lot of people with a creative bent, interested in writing books and screenplays and working on other big projects. One of the more striking takeaways from our survey? Respondents really, really want more time to just think: (Survey Monkey/New Tech City) Phone Behavior Miscellany  It's those pesky pickups!  (Survey Monkey/New Tech City) About 40 percent of respondents say the phone is adding stress to their lives. Of the people who say they spend "way too much time on their phone," 20 percent report the place they keep their phones is "in their hand." As opposed to, say, their pocket. Among the minority of respondents in our group who say they spend "just the right amount of time" on their phones, less than 1 percent say they keep their phone in their hand. Significantly more of these happy phone users are keeping their phones in their bags—out of sight, out of mind. The most popular place for women to keep their phones was on their desks (47 percent). They're doing this more than men, who are keeping their phones in their pocket (68 percent). Loving these numbers, but want some more context? Click play on the audio player at the top of this post for the full podcast audio with more analysis and "intriguing correlations." If you know someone who could use a little boredom and brilliance in their lives, there's still time—get them on board (bored?) before challenges start Monday!  You can sign up here: We'll issue all of our challenges via mini-podcasts starting Feb. 2. To hear them, subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, I Heart Radio, or anywhere else using our RSS feed. 

Scott's scientific work in intelligence and creativity inspires our conversation with him on education, imagination, and analyzing our labels.In this episode, hear:Labels and expectationsThe grain of our natureMeasuring and developing imaginationResources:Scott's websiteScott's book: UngiftedRobert Greene – MasteryInstigator ExperienceThe Imagination InstituteScott Barry Kaufman is Scientific Director of The Imagination Institute in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Kaufman investigates the development and measurement of intelligence, creativity, and personality (see scientific papers). He has six books, including Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined and The Philosophy of Creativity (with Elliot Samuel Paul). Kaufman is also co-founder of The Creativity Post, and he writes the column Beautiful Minds for Scientific American (see popular posts). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It only takes one. "Assertiveness and kindness is the combination most attractive to women." -Scott Kaufman The Cheat Sheet: Dopamine is the pleasure molecule: true or false? (7:25) Scott defines a true alpha male. (18:40) The Dark Triad revealed: is it as ominous as it sounds? (19:10) What is positive psychology really about? (31:00) Why chat-up lines don't work. (39:50) Mate copying: what does the term mean? (43:10) And so much more... If you've listened to the show before, you know we don't buy into the whole "alpha or beta male" mindset that is so prevalent in society right now. At the Art of Charm we stand on the belief that men are far more than just "alpha tough guys" or "beta door mats". And today Scott Kaufman, Scientific Director at the Imagination Institute and author of Mating Intelligence Unleashed, shares the science behind that belief. On this episode, we talk about why the "alpha-beta" thing is far too simplistic, what the dark triad/bad boy thing is all about, and why assertiveness, kindness and humor are some of the most attractive traits to women ...all of that and so much more! More About This Show: When it comes to the alpha vs beta showdown, Scott Kaufman sees neither as being the ultimate for an ideal male. He says there are really two paths for men: dominance or authentic. The dominance path is the one we typically associate with the alpha male: aggressive, arrogant, unstable ego and underneath the bravado, insecurity. And on the authentic path is the type of men we strive create through our work at The Art of Charm: well-earned accomplishments, positive mental health, conscientious, satisfying personal relationships, and genuine self-esteem based on knowing yourself to be a person of value. Contrary to the pop culture definition, Scott says an alpha male is really a man who has cultivated these skills and uses them appropriately. Another misnomer in today's society is that women love the bad boy. While it may be true that the "bad boy" racks up more sexual partners, scientific studies indicate that quantity of sexual partners does not necessarily indicate higher levels of personal happiness. That's why you'll often hear men who've bed high numbers of women later lament they still weren't happy. Those men who end up with such high volume of sexual partners also often score high in the Dark Triad, not an affiliation you'd want. The Dark Triad is made up of three pillars: Machiavellian tendencies, narcissism and psychopathy. They are more likely to scheme and manipulate anyone to get what they want, sex or otherwise. The short-term strategies they use are effective in generating multiple partners, but not in cultivating relationships that are meaningful, fulfilling or long-lasting. To do that, Scott says to focus on what science and studies have shown women actually want: an assertive, kind and funny man. The assertive man asks for what he wants, shares what his needs and desires are without demanding them or having them fulfilled at the expense of others. Kindness may seem like an obvious trait, but often men are concerned about coming off as doormats by being kind to others. Scott provided some useful suggestions in the show as well as meditations which are linked in the Resources section below. And lastly, on the topic of humor, Scott talks about several studies that highlight women do want men who make them laugh. But also if you're in a group of women and you make one of them laugh, she's the one you hone in on. Science proves that if a woman is already laughing at your jokes, she finds you attractive! A woman will not laugh at a man's jokes (no matter how funny they are) if she doesn't think he's attractive. Laughter is also a great indicator of the potential long-term success of a relationship. The couples who stay together longer are those who laugh together. The best pairing here is a man who crack jokes plus a woman who laughs at his jokes, that combination has the most potential for staying together the longest. Scott and I also talk about the role vulnerability and creativity both play in attraction, and so much other great info! It was a pleasure to have Scott on the show, this episode is surely an instant classic so have a listen! I want to thank Scott for joining us and to thank you for being here too. Enjoy the episode and we'll see you next time. THANKS SCOTT! If you enjoyed this session of the Art of Charm Podcast, let Scott know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Scott on Twitter! Resources from this episode: Scott Kaufman's web siteMating IQ Scale: The Quiz Mating Intelligence Unleashed, Scott Kaufman's book on Amazon Mating Intelligence Unleashed, Scott Kaufman's book on Audible Scott Kaufman on TwitterSchool of Greatness podcast Try Squarespace (free) and support our supporters! You'll also like: -The Art of Charm Toolbox -Best of The Art of Charm Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this episode, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there. FEEDBACK + PROMOTION Hit us up with your comments and guest suggestions. We read EVERYTHING. Download the FREE AoC app for iPhone Email jordanh@theartofcharm.com Give us a call at 888.413.7177 Stay Charming!

Scott Barry Kaufman www.scottbarrykaufman.com  @sbkaufman     Scott is Scientific Director of The Imagination Institute in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Kaufman investigates the development and measurement of intelligence, creativity, and personality (see scientific papers). He has six books, including Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined and The Philosophy of Creativity (with Elliot Samuel Paul). Kaufman is also co-founder of The Creativity Post, and he writes the column Beautiful Minds for Scientific American (seepopular posts).  In this episode you will learn: The purpose of the Imagination Institute  What the elements of postive psychology are and how they can help teachers understand students Why we are misguided in measuring intelligence How to think broadly about intelligence to develop the learning outcomes that you really care about Why active learning skills out-predict learning outcomes better than IQ exams Why we shouldn't categorize one master list of intelligence A new definition of intelligence: the dynamic interplay of engagement and ability in the pursuit of personal goals How to move past the negativity of labeling students based on their mind bends How to look for hidden gifts in your students The Future Project's role in school with its Dream Director Why creative expression is self expression. Scott will explain why he is not a big fan of creative exercises, but how he prefers to foster autonomy   Scott's books:                    The post Creativity and Imagination: A New Way to View Student Ability appeared first on Talks with Teachers.

**Headphones Recommended** Dear Listeners, In this delightful instalment of the Of Mice and Men Podcast, we return to some in park audio! In this particular episode we join Jason and Steven as they explore the magic of imagination at the Imagination Pavillion at Epcot! They start off with a delightful tour of the Imagination Institute given by Roger the Shrubber...I mean... Dr. Nigel Channing. Then they briefly explore the imageworks before heading off to save the world with Captain EO! As you can tell there is a lot of great content in today's show so enjoy and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Love, The OMAM Cast and Crew Contact: email: ofmiceandmenpodcast@gmail.com official twitter: @omampodcast Jason's twitter: @jasonfromtampa website: omampodcast.tumblr.com