Why Hack?

Opening Keynote for Princeton Hackday. What we learn from hacking and 3 tips for making the best hack.

1. WHY HACK? Hannah Donovan, 11 Nov 2016
3. MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
4. MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
5. MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS SELF EXPRESSION
6. MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS SELF EXPRESSION SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
7. REAL LIFE IS FULL OF CONSTRAINTS AND IT’S MESSY AF.
8. WE HACK. 
 WE IMPROVISE, WE FREESTYLE.
10. HER AUDIENCE. AND SHE KNOWS THEM WELL.
11. 1. BUILD FOR PEOPLE YOU KNOW
12. 1. BUILD FOR PEOPLE YOU KNOW
13. KNOWING WHAT WE WANT IS HARD
14. I HACK FOR DESIRES, NOT NEEDS That’s okay
15. GONZO DESIGN The truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. ― Hunter S. Thompson
19. 2. HAVE A STRONG POINT OF VIEW
20. COMPUTERS CAN’T GIVE A DAMN (YET!) YOU CAN.
22. 3. IMPROVISE LIKE A PRO
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25. is asking the right questions at the right time. 50% OF MAKING
26. What do you want? Why do you want it? FIRST ASK How to do it THEN DECIDE
27. INVESTIGATING (WHAT, WHY) Turning the ‘creative corner’ PRODUCING (HOW)
29. Don’t be vain because you happen to have talent. You are not responsible for that, it was not of your doing. What you do with your talent is what matters. you must cherish this gift. Do not demean or waste what you have been given. Work— work constantly and nourish it. 
 —Pablo Casals
30. HAVE FUN! Have a question or want to say hi? Follow me on Twitter @han