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The main key skill I have learned from this experience includes expanding my knowledge to fit in more potential ideas for a prompt. This was evident in the SCAMPER activities we did. My understanding of problem-solving and design thinking has changed throughout this course as I am more confident in my abilities to adopt an innovative design and reach out to user-centered solutions. Compared to our ideas from year 8 in $20 BOSS, this subject has expanded my knowledge much more. My communication has developed as I had the opportunities to not only become closer with certain individuals in my class but also talk to some people I have never talked to before. This made more connections for me but also helped me step outside my comfort zone and become familiar with others. Most activities required us to work with another individual, developing my collaboration skills. This opened up chances for me to hear other perspectives but also input my own. My creativity was one of the 5 C’s that was the most developed for this subject. For the final expo, we were required to make our set eye-catching. My team made posters and prototypes of our product from the limited materials we had. However, they turned out amazing and made our final stall extremely appealing. Finally, critical thinking was the second ‘C’ that challenged me the most as all our activities required us to think of innovative ways for a solution. Even after finding a solution, we would have to expand on it. These activities significantly developed my critical thinking skills. The knowledge developed in Action Project can allow me to confidently navigate future challenges and develop meaningful connections through personal, academic, and professional pathways, ensuring success in the future world - especially the innovative aspect. One challenge I faced in the course was presenting my pitch. I was nervous as we had to be clear and concise with no mistakes. At the time, I was thinking about my lines so I would not need to look up as much, but the feeling I had was just anxiousness. To overcome this, I made sure to follow some steps I had learned previously. I was taught to stand with my legs apart and my arms separated to prevent fiddling which helped me calm down. Ultimately, I felt happy about how the presentation came out. Embracing these qualities can open up a wide range of learning opportunities. These skills I have mentioned help me drive personal growth and also improve academic performance due to the multiple tasks of expanding our ideas. This helps me improve my character as it aids in self-reflection (especially through the padlet) The main thing I learned was that I can come up with and generate different solutions to different problems in the world. I always found activities like SCAMPER boring, but throughout this semester, I enjoyed looking at how I can expand a problem in multiple ways.

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Our final grade on the expo was an A plus. I think we prepared really well and also made our posters well and eye-catching. Something we could have done better is work on and memorise our one minute pitch, however, what we said to judges was clear and reviewed our product well.

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These were our posters for the expo, they were very eye-catching and also represented our prompts well. They all followed a certain colour code which is why they looked good put together. The posters all had different meanings to capture the attention of the audience as well; statistics, customer reviews, online marketing, and regular brand marketting

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This was the final setup of our table for the expo. Overall, our table looked very eye-catching due to the bright posters as well as the lollies and prototype of our product. A large banner was also hung at the top which was the first thing judges see.

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I found this article interesting as it relates a bit to our problem. Single-use plastic sachets are causing significant environmental issues in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, where it's estimated that over a million tonnes will be discarded by 2030. These sachets, used for a variety of products due to their affordability and convenience, are difficult to recycle and often end up in landfills or polluting natural habitats. Despite their popularity among consumers for their practicality and cost-effectiveness, the environmental and social costs are substantial. Efforts to manage this waste are underway, with some producers committing to reduction roadmaps and governments mandating recycling, but challenges remain due to limited recycling capacity and the need for more comprehensive solutions, including phasing out sachets and investing in reuse systems.

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Small plastic sachets are becoming a big problem across South-East Asia

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Popular with manufacturers and consumers across South-East Asia, single-use sachets are a nightmare for recyclers and the environment.

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Our final Grade from the presentation was an A-.

Some things we did well

Our slides were on the theme

Started with a quote and character profile

Led up to solution effectively

Repetitive use of brand name

Some improvements

Work on pace (some parts were said to be fast, too slow)

The combo of imagery, words on slides (Too many words on slides)

Take feedback well after presentation and apply to final expo

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I think our presentation flowed well except for a few mistakes. I think I talked well by memorizing my script and looking up. Our presentation was engaging but I think we needed to use fewer words. Overall, we answered questions well and did a good job.

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Melody - Introducing Snackable Sips, the innovative and eco-friendly solution to the straw dilemma. Our edible straws are made from natural, biodegradable ingredients like agar gels and canubua wax, ensuring durability without the sogginess, and they're vegan and halal-friendly.

Indira - With the growing environmental concern over ocean pollution and the impact of single-use straws on marine life, our product offers a sustainable alternative that's safe for the environment and enjoyable to use and eat.

Amaya - Snackable Sips is more than just a straw; it's a snack that comes in various flavors, enhancing your drinking experience. We're targeting environmentally conscious consumers and the younger generation, aiming to partner with large companies for greater impact.

Michelle - As a social enterprise, 50% of our funds will go towards the great ocean cleanup. Support Snackable Sips, and be a part of the change towards cleaner oceans and a healthier planet.

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Action Project Innov8 Marketing Pitch Slides - Indi, Amaya, Michelle, Melody

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This is a sped up video we filmed before our final presentation to work on our weaknesses.

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SCAMPER ACTIVITY - Improvements to current product

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SCAMPER ACTIVITY - Improvements to current product

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Substitute: Replace the materials used in traditional plastic straws with biodegradable substances that can be safely eaten by marine life if they end up in the ocean. For example, use seaweed-based materials instead of plastic or paper.

Combine: Merge the edible straw with another product to enhance its appeal or functionality. For instance, flavor the straws to complement the drinks they are used with, like a lemon-flavored straw for iced tea.

Adapt: Look at how similar problems have been solved in other industries or contexts. Adapt a solution from the food industry, such as the way ice cream cones are both edible and functional, to make straws that can be eaten after use.

Modify: Change the shape or properties of the straw. For example, design the straws with a thicker wall so they can double as stirrers or make them with different textures to appeal to children and encourage their use.

Put to Another Use: Consider other uses for the edible straw after its initial use. Perhaps the straw could be designed to break apart and be used as plant fertilizer, or if made from certain materials, it could serve as fish food.

Eliminate: Remove elements that are not eco-friendly or necessary. For instance, eliminate any non-biodegradable packaging for the straws, or simplify the manufacturing process to reduce waste and energy consumption.

Reverse: Look at the problem from a different perspective. Instead of focusing on making straws less harmful, consider how they could actively benefit the environment. For example, infuse the straws with seeds that, if they end up in the soil, can grow into plants that are beneficial for local ecosystems.

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As our business is a social enterprise, we hope for organizations that want to aid in cleaning the ocean to support our brand.

Some organizations that can be involved are:

The Ocean Cleanup (The Ocean Cleanup is a nonprofit environmental engineering organization based in the Netherlands that develops technology to extract plastic pollution from the oceans and to capture it in rivers before it can reach the ocean.)

Oceana (Oceana, inc. is a 501 nonprofit ocean conservation organization focused on influencing specific policy decisions on the national level to preserve and restore the world's oceans.)

Global Fishing Watch (Global Fishing Watch is an independent, international nonprofit organization. It started by a website launched in September 2016 by Google in partnership with Oceana and SkyTruth "to provide the world’s first global view of commercial fishing activities.")

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After discussing with my group (Indira, Melody, and Amaya) we decided edible straws were a great way to prevent the use of plastic straws. Although there are edible straws on the market, most of them contain bovine gelatin. We substituted this ingredient with agar gels - derived from plants - which makes our product more use-friendly (vegan+halal) we also added carnauba wax which is partially waterproof, meaning out product can be more durable.

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Some potential rules that could be placed against the use of single-use plastic straws could be:

to ban all single-use straws

edible straws

make single-use straws more expensive so individuals are less likely to buy them.

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One of Australia's biggest achievements and sightseeing destinations is the Great Barrier Reef which is slowly being destroyed by the ongoing issues in ocean pollution. The article from WWF Australia mentions that the Reef's health has deteriorated substantially during the last 30 years. Coastal development, pollution, and human involvement all pose significant hazards to species and the environment. As a result, the Reef has experienced several massive occurrences.

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Ocean pollution is an ongoing issue worldwide, with the decreased amount of clean water available as well as an overloaded amount of plastic debris leaked into the ocean. Because of this problem, more and more marine animals are being killed and put in constant harm. Although there are organizations slowly cleaning the ocean and switching to biodegradable products, as the ocean is extremely vast, there are no short-term fixes.

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What is the problem?

The issue we came up with was paper straws easily being dissolved in our drinks. This makes it not only hard to drink but also makes the drink less enjoyable from constantly readjusting the straw. Plastic straws are not biodegradable which is why there was a significant switch from plastic straws to paper. Due to the significant rates of pollution, plastic straws were another threat to marine life and the ocean. Metal straws were a substitute for a while, however there are high chances of bacteria infections from the remains of food particles. There also is an unlikely switch - especially in food stores - from paper straws to metal due to the cost of manufacturing them.

Who does it affect?

It is very frustrating when the straw itself get soggy and fall apart. There are forever chemicals in the paper straws too, which means they are not 100% sustainable. As a customer who buys straws in bulk they should take to account that people will take 2 paper straws. The first straw is used until it cannot be used meaning it starts to fall apart, then people use the 2nd straw that they got at the start.

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Using your list of possible solutions, start placing them on the matrix linked below. This will help you to establish which ideas are both creative and viable.

As a class, we discussed each post-it note on the How-Now-Wow matrix. This helped me understand diverse ideas/solutions because they were physically displayed. It also helped me grasp how my problem/solution works and where it fits into the matrix, which can help me develop my idea further and better.

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Step 1: Write your top 3 ‘solutions’ on individual post-it notes (e.g. ‘Air filter, which removes all small particulate pollutants from the air and turns them into biofuel’)

I wrote something about car crashes and how to prevent and reduce the amount of incidents.

Step 2: Take two ideas per group (not your own). Write a reason why the proposal will fail.

I wrote on someone else's post-it note about a car Ferris wheel. I wrote how it might be expensive and take up too much space and it would also not be efficient as it is not going to be steered.

Step 3: Pass the Post-it note to the left. The next person needs to generate a solution to this problem.

I generated a solution to a similar problem to ours on how to prevent car crashes, their original solution was an unbreakable inflatable cushion that envelopes the car before a crash. A problem was that the car may lose balance and that it is not efficient or doable so another solution was that each car would have to repel magnets and machines that are programmed to stop when sensing a potential attack.

This is a good activity to help critically analyse different problems and how they can be solved. It can also help for future work especially in this innov8 course.

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We started to create a shortlist of the problems that we found most interesting. A problem listed was ocean pollution, as it is a major problem in our world. However, we got some feedback from the teachers and came up with more problems that we could relate to more. We then conducted some more extensive research on these problems.

Consider the following questions:

Where is it a problem?

Ocean pollution is a global problem, affecting oceans and seas worldwide, with areas near densely populated coastal regions and major shipping routes experiencing higher levels of pollution.

Who does it affect?

It affects marine life, including fish, seabirds, turtles, and marine mammals, disrupting ecosystems and biodiversity. Additionally, it impacts coastal communities that rely on oceans for food and recreation.

Why is it happening? (Think of all the causes and associated problems)

The causes of ocean pollution include industrial activities, such as oil spills, chemical discharge, and plastic waste from manufacturing. Agricultural runoff, sewage discharge, and improper waste disposal contribute to nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms. Furthermore, plastic pollution from single-use plastics, microplastics from clothing, and abandoned fishing gear worsen the problem. Inadequate waste management and lack of environmental regulations also contribute to ocean pollution.

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Innov8 Brainstorming - Melody, Michelle, Amaya, Indi

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Lesson Instructions

1. Working individually, select one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) from the UN website linked above. You can choose the goal that is of the most interest to you.

Gender Equality

2. Select a specific problem within your chosen SDG (e.g. by 2030, 300 million students will lack basic literacy and numeracy skills)

By 2030, There will be an extreme drop rate in the amount of females going to school.

3. Conduct some independent research about your specific goal/issue. Consider the following questions:

Where in the world is this a significant problem? (be specific)

Schooling in Afghanistan differs significantly from the rest of the world as they have fully banned females from fulfilling education priorities. If they try to go to school, their lives may be threatened.

What does this problem look like in Australia? Or your local community?

This problem is not evident in Australia or the local community as it is mandatory that everyone who is a citizen in Australia has to do schooling from ages 6 - 17.

Who does it affect? (individuals, communities etc.)

This sort of gendered violence affects individuals, especially young girls and women as they are unable to develop required educational skills even though everyone has a right to education.

What are the potential negative impacts of this issue in the short and long term?

Gendered violence has severe short and long-term consequences, including physical and psychological trauma. As a result, victims might be influenced by substance misuse, trauma, or even severe mental disorders.

Why is it happening? (Think of all the causes and associated problems)

The root causes of gendered violence are complex, is shaped by society conventions, cultural attitudes, and power disparities. Patriarchal structures, gender inequity, and damaging gender stereotypes perpetuate violence and discrimination against women and marginalized groups. Furthermore, a lack of access to support services adds to gender-based violence.

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Today we sat together in small groups and discussed serious problems around the world. We were then moved onto a small activity that required us to come up with a pitch for a problem. We were given small cards to help us, e.g. something found in the bathroom, something diverse. We came up with a spray-on band-aid. This can be found in a bathroom and also diverse as it shows up clear on the skin.

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Character - This task improved my character skills as I was grouped with people I was not close with before. This helped me make more connections to people in the class especially after the 2 classrooms came together.

Collaboration - The most evident 'C' used in this task was Collaboration as we had to work together to create our video and script. Our team worked well in this area as we finished everything when needed and overall was happy with our result.

Critical Thinking - Critical Thinking was evident through this task as we had to create a problem and solution to a problem in councils and schools. Even though it's tough to create an innovative Idea, we came up with something good after a lot of research.

Creativity - Relating to critical thinking, Creativity was evident in this task through the choices of problems, solutions, and prototypes. We made a small prototype of our idea (TreeTreats) and made a label on Canva to show our product. This required creativity.

Citizenship - This task shows citizenship as we identified several problems around Councils and schools. We recognized that these problems are damaging to the environment and therefore, made solutions to it. Recognizing problems around the area affects our citizenship as we strive to think of ways to reduce it.

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What could we improve?

If this summative were to be done again, I would improve our time management so we could have at least 2 days to film. This is because last time because we only had 1 day, many angles and lighting shots were off. If we had more time, the video could be edited and shot to its best ability. This can be done through better communication skills as we can communicate when we are going do things and have a set out plan.

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What Went Well?

I think my group did well in collaborating to get different tasks done. I wrote the Script, and Digby worked as a good actor while Jack Edited. This factor made our video turn out really well considering we only had 1 day to film and edit.

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This is the script I wrote for the info-commercial which was filmed with Jack and Digby. The script stresses a strong call to action, repeats the product name and key features, and may utilize humor or emotional appeal to keep viewers interested and urge them to buy. We used communication by looking at different commercials and scripts to get an idea of what ours should look like and collaboration as I made the script, Digby acted, and Jack filmed.

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Copy of Planning an Infomercial 2021 Michelle, Rugby, Jack

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The final problem that we found in the Burnside Council was the problem of chewing gum in areas it shouldn't be in and the problem of gum stuck under tables and chairs, especially in schools.

We came up with 2 solutions.

1. Put peelable plastic under tables that can be peeled and placed in the bin

2. Make edible gum from tree sap that students can chew and swallow.

We ended up choosing the second idea as it not only proposed a solution where the item was biodegradable but also less gum ending up in areas it should not be in.

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The SCAMPER activity is a great brainstorming idea to develop and improve certain thoughts or topics.

SCAMPER is an acronym for Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify/Magnify, Purpose, Eliminate/Minimize and Rearrange/Reverse. In our SCAMPER we looked at our societal problem, chewing gum in schools and councils, and came up with an idea on how we can minimize the amount of gum being left in the wrong places. E.g. making edible gum.

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Today I went into a randomized group of 3 with Digby and Jack and we addressed some issues that are evident in our councils.

One similar problem we had through Fullarton, Campbelltown, and Burnside council was there were a lot of druggies in the area. Especially following us at night or even just wandering around the area. A collective solution we came up with was to implement more hostile architecture in the area to prevent wanderers. Hostile Architecture is changes made in public furniture such as benches that purposefully restrict actions. In this case, restricting homeless people from lingering around. Above is an example.

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A social enterprise is a business guided by a social purpose (Business Queensland; 27th June 2024) and is usually created to target social objectives that benefit the public, environment, and community.

State Bags is an example of a social enterprise business. Their goal is that 'For every bag purchased, STATE supports American children and families in need... in the ways they need it most.' They plan on 'donating fully-packed backpacks, funding thoughtful projects with partner charities and schools, and shedding light around social injustices' through their product.

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In the Flextape advertisements, it can be seen that they use several techniques including:

1. Repetition - using words such as super strong helps reinforce key selling points

2. Contrast - comparing the Flextape with regular tape

3. Exaggeration - Creating extreme situations in which flex tape would still be able to hold - E.g. in storms

This was a good video to watch to implement into my commercial as we can use these different strategies to influence viewers.

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Flex TAPE® Commercial (2017) -- Phil Swift

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My name is Michelle, I am in 1003 and went to Prescott before coming to Glenunga. I have an older sister in year 12 (at GIHS) and a younger sister in year 2 (at St Joseph)

My interests are reading and doing hair. I also enjoy watching movies, and shopping.

One of my passions is cooking, I love discovering new cuisines from different countries. I also enjoy playing basketball but I had to stop last year. Something that makes my blood boil is the mistreatment of others facing wars, especially children. This is currently evident in Congo, Palestine, and parts of China as well. The deaths of innocent people makes me want to make a change

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The 'persuaders toolkit' is a saying used to describe different techniques to persuade a viewer into buying their product (in this case) In different advertisements these techniques can be prominently seen.

Anecdotes

Catchy phrases or slogans

Chatty style

List of three/a tripartite list

Contrasts

Criticising the opposite opinion/the opposition

Emotive words

Emotive pictures

Exaggeration (also known as hyperbole)

Forceful phrases (also known as imperatives)

Humor

Imagery

Opinion as fact

Personal Pronouns

Repetition

Shock tactics

Statistics (and facts)

Quotations and expert opinions

Rhetorical questions

This can be reflected into my commercial through critical thinking by utilising certain factors and implementing them into my work.

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My 16 Personality Test - ESFP (Entertainer)

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My 16 Personality Test - ESFP (Entertainer)

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ESFP (Entertainer) is a personality type with the Extraverted, Observant, Feeling, and Prospecting traits. Some traits I relate to is being observant and quickly noticing when change is evident. I would also consider myself to become bored and unfocused quite easily - especially through revision which is why I find exams harder.

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This lesson I had just come back from camp so I did some catch up activities on creating solutions to my partner's problem. My partner was Aria and her problem was that she couldn't sleep at camp because of her friend's snoring habits. We came up with various solutions through worksheets and ways we could reach the ultimate goal of how she could fall asleep. We collaborated together as well as communicated on different ideas and solutions for htis task.

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After watching the War on Waste for the 5th time during my schooling life, i can guarantee it aims to raise awareness surrounding different waste factors such as pollution, food waste, excessive consumption, and more. It gives us individuals advice on how we can reduce waste by making more sustainable choices.

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Craig Reucassel returns for a 2nd series of the landmark series that sparked action across the nation. Craig targets plastic water bottles, straws, e-waste, fast furniture, food waste and the recycling crisis. #WarOnWasteAU

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KnowledgeWorks Article - Exploring Futures

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KnowledgeWorks Article - Exploring Futures

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The concept of plausibility was a tool created in 1988 that allowed us to think about different possible futures. It divides scenarios into 4 categories; things that could happen, things that are likely to happen, a wide range of possibilities, and the vision of what we want to happen. This article was interesting as it allows us to regularly think about the future and certain outcomes in different cases.

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Discover how current trends could impact learning ten years from now and consider ways to shape a future where all students can thrive in Forecast 5.0: Navigating the Future of Learning.

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A Tool for Exploring Plausible, Probable, Possible and Preferred Futures

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Tools like the cone of plausibility help establish a vision for what we want for the future.