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Biomimicry - Ethos and (Re)Connect
This survey is about the role of ethos and (re)connect in present and future biomimicry practice.
Both of us (Philip Ling & Danielle Davelaar, B Specialist Grads 2012) look forward to incorporating your feedback into our breakout session on Friday afternoon June 22nd, 2013 at the Global Biomimicry 3.8 Conference.
Thanks for completing the questionnaire below.
See you in Boston - come to our session (
http://biomimicry.net/educating/summits-workshops/summit-conference-program/global-conference-breakout-sessions/
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Part 1 - Please tell us about you & biomimicry
Which training program did you take ?
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B3.8 Staff
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How big a role does biomimicry play in your professional life?
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What role do you play with respect to biomimicry?
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check all that apply
Educator, Trainer
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Engineering
Other:
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Part 2 - How do you emphasize emulate, ethos & (re)connect
There is a wide range of opinion as to how important it is to have ALL 3 essential elements showcased in every project. Many case studies, media reports and discussions around biomimicry highlight "emulate".
Biomimicry in practice is often different from biomimicry, the way we idealize it personally.
What is your personal weighting of the relative importance of "Emulate"
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Essential in every project
of "Ethos"
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Essential in every project
of "(Re) Connect"
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Essential in every project
In your professional life, how do you present the relative importance of "Emulate"
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Essential in Every Project
of "Ethos"
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Essential in every Porject
of "(Re) Connect"
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Essential in Every Project
Part 3 - Communicating what Biomimicry is
When communicating biomimicry, do you focus more on Life's Principles or the Essential Elements
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Life's Principles
Essential Elements
both equally
How receptive is your audience to "Emulate"
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Vaguely
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to "Ethos"
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Very Engaged
to "(Re) Connect"
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Very Engaged
On what aspects of biomimicry are you most often challenged ?
Your answer
What is the outside world's perception of the importance of the essential elements to the B3.8 organization
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How effectively do you think B3.8 describes what biomimicry is (vs. bioinspired etc)
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How important is it for the networks to have a unified message consistent with B3.8
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Extremely Important
How formally should the networks be tied to B3.8 ?
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Loose Association
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Formal tie
What communications help from B3.8 do you need the most
Training
Templates
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Part 4 - Addressing ethos and (re)connect in case studies and Life´s Principles
Case Studies
Biomimicry case studies are an effective way to illustrate the nature and potential of the biomimicry approach, thinking and practice. When you share a case study, do you always consciously try to highlight the ethos and reconnect dimensions ?
Most case studies don't mention them, so I can't
I go out of my way to try to find those components even if they aren't highlighted
I mostly focus on Emulate since most case studies do
Other:
Clear selection
How well do B3.8's case studies highlight all 3 essential elements
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Mostly Emulate
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Highlight ethos and (re)connect well
A balanced Case Study you know of
Can you give one example of a biomimicry case study that illustrates the 3 Essential Elements in a well balanced manner (please mention the title and a link/reference to the case description):
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Essential Elements and Life's Principles
Life’s Principles are about Emulate - Should ethos and reconnect be included somehow, or addressed separately
Ethos and (re)connect should be integrated with Life's principles
Ethos and (re)connect should be part of the "Biomimicry Thinking" Wheel
Other:
Clear selection
Part 5 - Future developments
The future of biomimicry
Do you feel that the survival of biomimicry as a distinct brand surrounded by bio-inspired approaches depends on the inclusion of all essential elements
No, they are not a must, biomimicry is bigger than this
Without ethos and (re)connect, the biomimicry brand will get diluted
I'm not sure
Other:
Clear selection
Approach to the Ethos, (re)Connect and Emulate Meme
Our current approach is fine
Need a consistent communications strategy for networks to use to differentiate
Update current materials to include ethos and reconnect metrics
Other:
Clear selection
A Meme Team
Would you welcome the formation of a network, a BPs and BSs “meme team”, for the purpose of consulting whenever in need of guidance with respect to local meme issues?
Sure would help !
Not more centralized bureaucracy, thanks
Other:
Clear selection
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