[oak perl] Instant Talks

George Woolley georgepw at metaart.org
Wed Nov 13 18:13:08 CST 2002


In an off-list discussion with Belden, I wrote:

"Some groups have had success with 5 minute talks.
But as short as you like works for me.
In fact how about Instant Talks.
Examples might be:
    * "Use strict!"
    " "Perl rocks!"
Or a long instant talk might be:
    * "Beware equals in conditionals!'
Really, as short as you want.
Just the right facial expression and intonation might add to such a talk.
I can also see merit in a kind of punk rock approach:
no expression and speak in a monotone.
But my neice, who is an accomplished musician, tells me
this is not so easy."

I'd like to try having a place in our meetings for very short talks,
including "Instant Talks".
Anyone have other names for Instant talks?
e.g. "Hello World Talks".

    -- George 

    






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