Join IxDA Pittsburgh (virtually) as we explore the generation of insight with Karl Fast. “Doors open” at 5:30, and the talk will start at 5:45.

About the Talk

Information is not a thing. Think of it as a resource instead. Information is somewhat useful when we consume it. That’s reading a book, scanning social media, or listening to a podcast. But information is vastly more useful when we break it down, mix it together, and transform it into something else. That’s how patterns are revealed. That’s how problems get solved. That’s how understanding is developed.

It’s also how we generate insights-that revelatory moment when the unclear and uncertain and out-of-reach suddenly collapses into clarity. Aha! Eureka!

In this talk, Karl will explore the idea that our new information ecosystem-where information is ubiquitous, everything is connected, and computers are plentiful-can unlock new approaches to generating insight. He calls this an epiphany engine.

About Karl

Karl Fast makes systems for thinking well in a world jam-packed with information. He worked as an information architect and user experience designer since the early days of the web. Karl holds a PhD in information science and was previously a Professor of UX Design at Kent State University. He is co-author of “Figure It Out: Getting from Information to Understanding.”