Craig Damrauer has combined words with mathematical expressions to convey meaning (and in some instances, comedy) in a creatively visual manner. Take a look at his website at: http://www.morenewmath.com/ and explore his expressions of communication.
Does this engage your L-directed thinking or R-directed thinking?
In the comments section, post your favorite equation from Craig Damrauer and create and post two of your own word equations, one pertaining to UCF and another pertaining to your intended post-collegiate plans.
Deadline to comment is Sunday, 09/20/2009, 11:59pm
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ReplyDeleteFavorite:
ReplyDeleteObligation = do + the right thing ± guilt
My own:
1)
construction
____________ ∞
UCF
2)
Insanity + success = Genius
Craig Damrauer favorite:
ReplyDeleteSkateboarding = Surfing + Skin Loss
UCF equation:
UCF = Unlimited + Capitalistic + Fortune
Post-Collegiate equation:
Chiropractic = Snap + Crackle + Pop/Cash
Favorite Equation: Ponzi Scheme = ROI – R – I
ReplyDeleteUCF: Time + $ + More Time + Blood, Sweat, Tears
= Interdisciplinary Degree
Post-Collegiate Plans: Psychology+Law+Writing = Career + ROI
Craig Damrauer favorite:
ReplyDeleteRealist = Pessimist + Good PR
For UCF:
Bachelor's Degree= Study + Advisor Conversation + study + Advisor's Supervisor Conversation + study + change major form
For graduate school:
Post Graduate Degree = Financial Aid + Networking/Qualifications
In the comments section, post your favorite equation from Craig Damrauer and create and post two of your own word equations, one pertaining to UCF and another pertaining to your intended post-collegiate plans.
ReplyDelete*Advertising= Hey you + Buy something!
UCF= Freshman Fifteen + Sleepless Nights
Opportunity= Luck + Hard Work + Persistence
I think my favorite equation is
ReplyDeletePlastic Surgery = Your Body – (Gravity + Time).
Here are two of my own, one pertaining to UCF and another to post-collegiate plans.
UCF degree = A Knight + (Goals + Dreams) – 7 Years
Job = Presidency – Obama + (any Republican – Limbaugh)
Favorite:
ReplyDeleteHindsight = Coulda+Shoulda+Woulda
UCF:
Longtime = University + UCF Dgree.
Future plan:
Future= UCF degree + Indecisiveness
Favorite:
ReplyDeleteFirst impression= everything you figure out later - later
UCF:
value of education = amount you learn - too many students
After college:
Ulitmate goal= P.A. school + doctors without borders
Favorite from the site:
ReplyDeleteGO ASK YOUR FATHER= NO/ WILLINGNESS TO SAY THAT
UCF:
UCF DEGREE= LACK OF $ + TIME + STUDY + SACRIFICE
Post UCF
Post UCF= UCF DEGREE - STUDY
Favorite:
ReplyDeleteONIONS = WEEPING - CATHARSIS
UCF:
PARKING = FURY + STALKING - FELONY
FUTURE:
HAPPINESS = CUPCAKES + BOYFRIEND - ORLANDO
Store Manager = Employee + Nectktie
ReplyDeleteUCF = Sucess + Stress - fun
Post UCF = Law School - wasted time + Hard work
I suppose these are supposed to engage my right brain while ironically using left-brain techniques, but honestly I found most of these rather banal. Reminds me of Demitri Martin but less funny. (Didn't Martin do this shtick first, or do I have it backwards?)
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I think I like the simple ones best. Out of the one I went through, I think my favorite was:
BLACK EYE = EYE + STORY
The first one that comes to mind for me regarding UCF:
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES = NUMBER OF STUDENTS ATTENDING CLASS TODAY - YOU
And one relating to my future:
STARVING ARTIST = WELL-FED ARTIST - CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Favorite: beach blanket = sitting - sand + umm, sand
ReplyDeleteUCF: piece of paper = respect +or- money - time - energy
Real World: happiness = satisfying career + good health + nature
Does this engage your L-directed thinking or R-directed thinking?
ReplyDeleteBoth! An image with words!?
Morality = Compassion/Karmic Retribution
UCF: College Degree = (Knowledge-bias)+homework+job+forgetting my kids' names
Nursing: Getting Hired = B.S. + A.S. + NCLEX + Experience
I think it engages both types of thinking, because you're logically figuring out a creative approach to words.
ReplyDeleteFavorite from Craig Damrauer: Maybe = Yes/No + No/Yes
UCF: Degree = Academics - (Relationships + Frustration + Partying)
Artist(Starving): Success = Two Jobs + Trying to be Creative + Networking - Endless Self Criticism
Favorite Craig Damrauer
ReplyDeleteStore manger= employee + necktie.
UCF
UCF= Education + degree - money
Me
Chiropractor = graduate school + Heart + love + me
LOVE THIS SITE.... Definitely R-Directed thinking.
ReplyDeleteFavorite.... I have two
STORE MANAGER = Employee + Neck Tie (because I have been and might become again a Store Manager)
And it is such a good pun....
ADVERTISING = Hey You + Buy Something then at the bottom was an announcement about his shop online.
For UCF, oh boy oh boy, loaded question indeed. It's an oldie but a goodie...
UCF = U + Can't + Finish however, my sluggish progression through college is because
6 Year B.S. Degree = Working 50 hrs. per work + going to school part time + paying for college out of pocket because scholarships ran out - two and a half years off from school because of work travel
Finally, my post-collegiate plans
Post Degree Activity = Find + A + Job - anything near minimum wage :-)
The equation I like the most is:
ReplyDeleteAdvertising = Look at Me! + Buy Me!
This is exactly what I see/think every time I see a commercial on TV.
My equation for college is:
College + Degree = Hard Work + Money
My equation for a career is:
Career + Degree + Hard Work = Money
R- Directed thinking
ReplyDeleteFavorite Equation that is suited for a UCF graduate:
Perseverance= If at first you don't succeed + Repetition
My Equation:
UCF Degree= Long hours at school and work
----------------------------
weekends off+ spare time
Future equation:
Hawaii= UCF degree+ Minor in Hospitality Management
Favorite:
ReplyDeleteAdvertising= Hey you + Buy something
My Equation:
UCF Degree= Study Hard + Dedication
Career Equation=
Successful= Degree + Hard work + Time + Thinking
Craig Damrauer favorite:
ReplyDeletePirate = Thief + Boat + Bandanna - Leg
UCF related:
UCF = Time + Money - Parking
Future:
Successful Musician = (Practice + Patience)/ Time + Money Earned / Money Spent + Luck
Favorite:
ReplyDeleteRoad Trip = Are we there yet? + Are we there yet? + I have to pee + Are we there yet?
UCF:
B.S. Degree = Hard Work + Lots of Time - Sleep
Future plans:
Health Care = Hospitals + Doctors + Nurses +/- Insurance
For a little extra comic action
ReplyDeleteBuzz Lightyear = (Space Ranger) ^ Infinity + Beyond
New Math involves R-Directed thinking...
ReplyDeleteFavorite New Math equation:
In the Spirit of Transparency= Telling the Truth - Saying So
My Equation about UCF:
UCF Degree = My Life - 5 Years
My Equation about the Future:
Satisfaction = Success - Fear + Health
Right brain for sure....i liked it.
ReplyDeletefavorite: Denial= what i think - the facts
UCF degree= all nighters/ parties + studying
happiness= dream + doing - fear
Based on Craig Damrauer’s mathematical expressions in order to convey meaning, it has occurred to me that my brain engages in my R- directed thinking. I feel I’m more of a simultaneous, metaphorical, visual, related and synthetic thinker. I really enjoyed Damrauer’s equations,
ReplyDeletebut the equation: “Email= Mail+ Frequency- Saying Something- Handwriting” was very clever and very true. Email and internet has allowed people to become less social and lazier.
An equation pertaining to UCF that I’ve created is: UCF= You Can Finish + not
An equation pertaining to intended post-collegiate plans: Teacher= UCF degree + income
Realist = Pessimist + Good PR
ReplyDeleteDebt = UCF + 7 Years
Film - Fame - Fortune = Documentaries
Pirate= Thief+Boat+Bandana-Leg
ReplyDeleteUCF
Commute+Classes=Education
Personal
Hobby + Luck = Success