Life Hacks Manifesto: Difference between revisions
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===1. Using objects differently=== | ===1. Using objects differently=== | ||
At home: | At home:<br> | ||
Using a wooden plank across an armchair/bath to creake a makeshift desk | Using a wooden plank across an armchair/bath to creake a makeshift desk<br> | ||
At work: | <br> | ||
Exercising in your office by using a computer cable as a jumprope | At work:<br> | ||
Exercising in your office by using a computer cable as a jumprope<br> | |||
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===2. Re-engineering systems to produce different results=== | |||
A script that takes all of your files and puts them in one folder | A script that takes all of your files and puts them in one folder | ||
cutting down the data tree | cutting down the data tree | ||
3 . Simulating life in a virtually-free domains | ===3 . Simulating life in a virtually-free domains=== | ||
At home:<br> | |||
A videogame that you play when you have finished work in order to relieve stress. The game is set within your normal workspace, and the other players are the people you work with (in multiplayer mode). The physical workspace is replicated in the simulation, with alterations made based on sensors. The tasks are your normal worktasks, which you can do if you like, or not. “Second Worklife”. | A videogame that you play when you have finished work in order to relieve stress. The game is set within your normal workspace, and the other players are the people you work with (in multiplayer mode). The physical workspace is replicated in the simulation, with alterations made based on sensors. The tasks are your normal worktasks, which you can do if you like, or not. “Second Worklife”. | ||
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At work:<br> | |||
A videogame that you play when you are at work in order to take care of domestic responsibilities. The game is set within your home, and the other players are the people you live with (in multiplayer mode). The physical home is replicated in the simulation, with alterations made based on sensors. The tasks are your normal housework, which you can do if you like, or not. “Second Homelife”. | A videogame that you play when you are at work in order to take care of domestic responsibilities. The game is set within your home, and the other players are the people you live with (in multiplayer mode). The physical home is replicated in the simulation, with alterations made based on sensors. The tasks are your normal housework, which you can do if you like, or not. “Second Homelife”. | ||
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[[Category: Start up, Burn out: Life Hacks]] | [[Category: Start up, Burn out: Life Hacks]] | ||
Revision as of 15:37, 7 October 2018
Life Hack Manifesto (a life hack for making life hacks)
Life hacks reveal the potential of an object.
Life hacks are about providing a context that encourages invention.
A life hack is not a product you can buy.
Life hacks are novel.
Making “productive” spaces
Leisure space —> Workspace
Workspace —> Leisure space
Creating solutions for the entreprecariat worker who is chained to a laptop, and stressed out of her mind.
1. Using objects differently
At home:
Using a wooden plank across an armchair/bath to creake a makeshift desk
At work:
Exercising in your office by using a computer cable as a jumprope
2. Re-engineering systems to produce different results
A script that takes all of your files and puts them in one folder cutting down the data tree
3 . Simulating life in a virtually-free domains
At home:
A videogame that you play when you have finished work in order to relieve stress. The game is set within your normal workspace, and the other players are the people you work with (in multiplayer mode). The physical workspace is replicated in the simulation, with alterations made based on sensors. The tasks are your normal worktasks, which you can do if you like, or not. “Second Worklife”.
At work:
A videogame that you play when you are at work in order to take care of domestic responsibilities. The game is set within your home, and the other players are the people you live with (in multiplayer mode). The physical home is replicated in the simulation, with alterations made based on sensors. The tasks are your normal housework, which you can do if you like, or not. “Second Homelife”.