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In 2017 the tech magazine Wired started a series in which “an expert scientist explains a high-level subject in five different layers of complexity - first to a child, then a teenager, then an undergrad majoring in the same subject, a grad student and, finally, a colleague.” (14)
We can use the show‘s concept as a method during interviews to challenge our knowledge or to recreate the show.
Step 1: Use the canvas we provide to challenge your knowledge and see what level you are on. Use video or voice recordings for a better result. If you use the method in an interview, keep it short and use the lower levels. If you recreate the show, record it. If you can organize the respective participant, the result will help you learn more about the technology and how you can communicate it effectively.
Tipp: Before you put in the effort, ensure the expected results match your expectations. In my case it didnt make sence. I did get enough insights from literature.
14 WIRED. 2022. 5 Levels. [online] Available at: https://www.wired.com/video/series/5-levels [Accessed 29 June 2022].