A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlock the potential of the brain. It harnesses the full range of cortical skills -- word, image, number, logic, rhythm, color and spatial awareness -- in a single, uniquely powerful manner. In so doing, it gives you the freedom to roam the infinite expanses of your brain. The Mind Map can be applied to every aspect of life where improved learning and clearer thinking will enhance human performance.
Above quote is from the website of Tony Buzan, the inventor of the mindmap. If you're not familiar with this amazing technique, go to his website. I suggested to Buzan via Twitter, that it should be possible to connect the different mindmaps of people on the same theme in order to create a holistic mindmap. To make our collective mind visible and to create something together. He kindly replied: "A brilliant #Thought! The #MindMap is the 'Magical Tool' for #TheCollectiveMind!"
As often with my brilliant thoughts, I soon find out, after further digital investigation, that there were several different people who had this brilliant thought before I did. I comfort myself with the idea, that it is the thought that counts and not its holy originality.
Now, I would like to test this wonderful idea in practice, but I need your help to realize this dream of mine. Please create your mindmap on the democratic process and share it on Twitter via #DemocraticProcessMindmap and/or #Mindmap
The first step to creating something together is that the different group members individually, freely and without judgement share their thoughts. Please do that! The next step, creating a collective mindmap is going to be an enjoyable challenge. But, let's cross that bridge when we get to it.
I hope you find the theme I have chosen for our collective play and collaborative thinking agreeable. To get things started I will share my own #DemocraticProcessMindmap below and on twitter. I will leave it up to you, if you wish to create your mindmap first and then look to my masterpiece or that you first look to the junk I have made and then create something much more beautiful.
Most importantly, see it as a game and have fun with it. Good luck! Enjoy! And share your brilliant thoughts with our global twitter friends please.
