For my first tutorial with Sasha and the group, I started to create a presentation about the ‘Box of Uncertainties’ Part 1. I examined quotes and paintings of artists, as well as exact definitions to understand the term uncertain better. Additionally, I investigated what most people in the modern world are uncertain about, such as money, relationships, and health. I also compared this to how the term ‘uncertain’ actually meant to myself and came across thoughts like ‘underachieving’, ‘my future’, and ‘lack of confidence’.
I mostly concentrated on my BA degree in Fashion Marketing as this represented ‘uncertainty’ more personally to me and how I felt about it. To support and look into other perspectives I have contacted a classmate and one friend about their BA degree and feelings and came to the conclusion that both had slightly different opinions on it. Other than that, I also recorded extra uncertainties in my life, such as the lifestyle of modern society, information overload, and the impact on our minds and brain. I also asked myself if a degree I fulfill now will still be enough in the future, considering we live in such a fast-paced world, and if everyone and our brains will be able to keep up with new inventions and accelerated information.
Doing this task made me realize how many people feel the same about certain items they keep in their life, but at the same time also feel like it’s a necessity. The beginning of this task made me reflect not just on my past, but also on my future and where it will lead me. Finally, I also started to realize that I can begin to find the positive in the uncertain in life.
The challenges of the first week of this task were certainly to decide on my top uncertainties and present some that might feel relevant to my peers or at least a group of people, and not to make it too personal.
