Damian Chapman and Vesna Brujic-Okretic
Cybernetic thinking applied as a basis for a constructionist methodology informs the development of circularity.—Damian
Our cyber security centre … [is] taking the cyber security agenda vigorously forward within and beyond the University.—Vesna
Summary
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Damian Chapman and Vesna Brujic-Okretic discuss the integration of mental mapping through thinking, with a focus on interconnected patterns and layering processes. This talk highlights the potential for collaboration and mutual empowerment between design, humanities, and science—and the potential of combining cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to tackle complex problems.
Design, constructionism, and meaning-making through conversation
Damian discusses constructionism and meaning-making through drawing and conversation.
- personal experience of landscape walks, exploring liminal spaces and articulated insights
- Mayan principle of transformation at temple thresholds, connecting learning to innovation and visual language
- Bruce Archer’s model and the idea of humanities, science, and design
Combining cybersecurity and AI to tackle complex problems
Vesna highlights:
- the intersection of creativity and science
- Kingston University as a leading hub for cybersecurity education and research
- combining expertise in cybersecurity and AI to tackle complex challenges


