4. Humans have a highly developed brain and
are capable of abstract reasoning,
language, introspection, and problem
solving. This mental capability, combined
with an erect body carriage that frees the
hands for manipulating objects, has
allowed humans to make far greater use of
tools than any other living species on Earth.
Other higher-level thought processes of
humans, such as self-awareness,
rationality, and sapience,are considered to
be defining features of what constitutes a
"person"
- Wikipedia
hu·man·i·ty [hyoo-man-i-tee or, often, yoo-]
noun, plural -ties.
1. all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.
2.the quality or condition of being human; human nature.
3.the quality of being humane; kindness; benevolence.
- Dictionary.reference.com
6. 2 brains for the price of one
Conscious
Sub-conscious
2 brains 3 brains for the price of one
Susan M.Weinschenk Ph.D - Neuro Web Design
Old brain Survival, animal, safety decider, primal
Mid brain Emotions, feeling, impulse
New brain Language, speech, reading, cortex, thinking, planning
7. We pay attention to 2-3 things
at a time... no more
We are pre-wired to feel
positive
:-)
8. Human != Robot
Robots + emotions = omg
Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?
- Hal
I am not malfunctioning, you are
- Hector
Life don’t talk to me about life
- Marvin
24. BuddyPress?
Activity Streams
=
User Groups
Multisite Blogging
Friend Connections
Extended Profiles
Discussion Forums
Social networking in a box.
Private Messaging
User Settings
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress
26. Rules for community design
Rule One : Build up don’t fall down
Rule Two : Let the community guide you
Rule Three : Find the choice balance
Rule Four : Learn to let go
Rule Five : Try
31. ...collections often can be justified on the basis of their aesthetic/
emotional value, or monetary value, or both.
brain.oxfordjournals.org
Dopamine plays a major role in the brain system
that is responsible for reward-driven learning.
32. Let users show their badges
with pride
http://plazaa.de/
Achievements for BuddyPress
http://achievementsapp.wordpress.com/
http://rockhaq.com
34. Make joining easy
Make leaving just as easy
http://bettercodes.org/
http://leganerd.com/
OA Social Login http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/oa-social-login/
45. Encourage interactions
Messaging and Forums
Social activity and profiles
BuddyStream: http://buddystream.net
Sharing
BuddyPress Activity Plus http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress-activity-plus/
46. Personalise the experience
Welcome Pack
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/welcome-pack/
Let users decide
http://commons.gc.cuny.edu/
48. Be sensitive to your users
Shift.ms * Coming soon with BuddyPress
Encourage good citizens
BuddyPress Moderation
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bp-moderation/
