Cameron Norman
@cdnorman.bsky.social
Strategic designer for health, educator, psychologist & systems thinker. Stationery addict. Football fan. Urban cyclist. Jazz listener. Outdoor explorer. Croissant connoisseur. Curious about everything.🖊️⚽🥐🚴🎷🏔️ https://linktr.ee/censemaking
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People lie every single day.
Everyone lies.
Mostly to themselves.
“I care about the climate and I support action to prevent further climate change” seems to be one of the frequent lies people tell themselves.
Everyone lies.
Mostly to themselves.
“I care about the climate and I support action to prevent further climate change” seems to be one of the frequent lies people tell themselves.
December 2, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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The countdown is on! Pantone announces its "2026 Colour of the Year" next week. We asked seven #OCADU faculty members for their predictions. What’s your pick? Learn more: bit.ly/4roe5YU
Predictions for 2026 Pantone Colour of the Year
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November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The countdown is on! Pantone announces its "2026 Colour of the Year" next week. We asked seven #OCADU faculty members for their predictions. What’s your pick? Learn more: bit.ly/4roe5YU
For those in #toronto or just who care about strong pediatric and neonatal care, and want to celebrate a great effort. This weekend is Maliyah's Hike, a 115 km trek around the city by a group of ardent supporters of Mount Sinai's neonatal program. Please donate give.supportsinai.ca/event/maliya...
Maliyah's Hike in Support of Sinai Health
We are raising the bar for our 5th annual event to hike 110 km with a goal to raise $30,000 in support of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mount Sinai Hospital, part of Sinai Health. We hike...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
For those in #toronto or just who care about strong pediatric and neonatal care, and want to celebrate a great effort. This weekend is Maliyah's Hike, a 115 km trek around the city by a group of ardent supporters of Mount Sinai's neonatal program. Please donate give.supportsinai.ca/event/maliya...
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant via @momentumdash.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant via @momentumdash.bsky.social
Developmental evaluation is about learning as you go to support the work you do when things are uncertain, dynamic, and innovation is key. There are a lot of pitfalls and promises in the approach; proceed with caution (and optimism). #eval #innovation #strategicdesign
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Developmental Evaluation: The Promise, The Pitfalls
Developmental Evaluation (DE) offers immense potential for those working in product and service design, aiming to weave innovation’s…
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November 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Developmental evaluation is about learning as you go to support the work you do when things are uncertain, dynamic, and innovation is key. There are a lot of pitfalls and promises in the approach; proceed with caution (and optimism). #eval #innovation #strategicdesign
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Beyond Algorithms: Why AI Can't Replace Strategic Design www.cense.ca/beyond-algor...
Designing for Human Wellbeing in an AI-Driven World
Explore how AI influences design in health and human services, emphasizing the importance of intention and strategic design in an evolving landscape.
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November 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Beyond Algorithms: Why AI Can't Replace Strategic Design www.cense.ca/beyond-algor...
What does it mean to design in the age of AI? That's what I tackled in my latest Design Loft lesson. It's not about how to use it, but what we might gain and lose when we design with AI, without it, and for it. #designthinking
November 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
What does it mean to design in the age of AI? That's what I tackled in my latest Design Loft lesson. It's not about how to use it, but what we might gain and lose when we design with AI, without it, and for it. #designthinking
The absolute relentless stream of sports betting ads or money transfer ads ahead of Premier League games in Canada makes any pre-game viewing unwatchable
November 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The absolute relentless stream of sports betting ads or money transfer ads ahead of Premier League games in Canada makes any pre-game viewing unwatchable
When AI got emotional, spiritual, and completely unserious
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When AI got emotional, spiritual, and completely unserious
Signal Brief | Oct 2025: AI stopped being a tool and started playing a role.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
When AI got emotional, spiritual, and completely unserious
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My colleagues at @utoronto.ca have alerted us faculty to the list of predatory journals out there, and I was shocked at how big that list is 😳https://www.predatoryjournals.org/the-list/publishers . We've always had dodgy stuff in academia, but the industrial scale of this BS is unreal.
October 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My colleagues at @utoronto.ca have alerted us faculty to the list of predatory journals out there, and I was shocked at how big that list is 😳https://www.predatoryjournals.org/the-list/publishers . We've always had dodgy stuff in academia, but the industrial scale of this BS is unreal.
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see.” – Alexandra K. Trenfor via @momentumdash.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see.” – Alexandra K. Trenfor via @momentumdash.bsky.social
Is our second brain — and the reams of physical and digital notes we carry with us through life worth getting rid of? As an idea and reflection ”hoarder” (and sharer) I can relate the question: What am I doing with all of this stuff? www.joanwestenberg.com/p/i-deleted-...
I Deleted My Second Brain
Why I Erased 10,000 Notes, 7 Years of Ideas, and Every Thought I Tried to Save
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October 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Is our second brain — and the reams of physical and digital notes we carry with us through life worth getting rid of? As an idea and reflection ”hoarder” (and sharer) I can relate the question: What am I doing with all of this stuff? www.joanwestenberg.com/p/i-deleted-...
“Your mind will take the shape of what you frequently hold in thought, for the human spirit is colored by such impressions.” – Marcus Aurelius via @momentumdash.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“Your mind will take the shape of what you frequently hold in thought, for the human spirit is colored by such impressions.” – Marcus Aurelius via @momentumdash.bsky.social
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” – John Quincy Adams via @momentumdash.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” – John Quincy Adams via @momentumdash.bsky.social
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What does it mean to iterate, and what does it mean to innovate? @guykawasaki.bsky.social has a great primer for both: guykawasaki.substack.com/p/the-differ... #innovation #iteration #strategicdesign
The difference between iteration and true innovation
Let’s get one thing straight: not every shiny new product or feature is an innovation.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
What does it mean to iterate, and what does it mean to innovate? @guykawasaki.bsky.social has a great primer for both: guykawasaki.substack.com/p/the-differ... #innovation #iteration #strategicdesign
I'm sad to see that the reason Jane Goodall is trending is that she's passed away. She was an inspiration to me and a source of much of the science-based compassion and understanding I have for animals living in the wild, as well as the need for conservation. www.bbc.com/news/live/c9...
'An extraordinary legacy': Tributes after chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies age 91 - follow live
The primatologist was a
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October 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I'm sad to see that the reason Jane Goodall is trending is that she's passed away. She was an inspiration to me and a source of much of the science-based compassion and understanding I have for animals living in the wild, as well as the need for conservation. www.bbc.com/news/live/c9...
“Learn to love slow progress. Learn to forgive yourself for the inevitable backsliding. And of course, expect to be uncomfortable along the way.” – Steven Kotler via @momentumdash.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
“Learn to love slow progress. Learn to forgive yourself for the inevitable backsliding. And of course, expect to be uncomfortable along the way.” – Steven Kotler via @momentumdash.bsky.social
Language matters and with a simple change, we can transform systems changes. #strategicdesign #socialinnovation
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Why It’s Time to Stop Talking About “Systems Change” (And What’s An Alternative)
The language we use shapes the change we create. Here’s why one word might be holding back social innovation.
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September 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Language matters and with a simple change, we can transform systems changes. #strategicdesign #socialinnovation
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1/4 If you’re building a team, you don’t need robots - you need real, emotional, passionate and yes, sometimes unpredictable people.
September 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
1/4 If you’re building a team, you don’t need robots - you need real, emotional, passionate and yes, sometimes unpredictable people.
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#OCADU recently celebrated the revitalization of Butterfield Park to thank its generous donors. The event showcased the park’s transformation into a vibrant, welcoming green gathering space for all. bit.ly/4ntExO6
September 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#OCADU recently celebrated the revitalization of Butterfield Park to thank its generous donors. The event showcased the park’s transformation into a vibrant, welcoming green gathering space for all. bit.ly/4ntExO6
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It’s a great day for a great day!!!
September 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It’s a great day for a great day!!!
Complexity is all over, but it’s also poorly understood how it manifests itself in organizations and with goal-setting. Thinking about complexity means thinking differently — here’s how: cdnorman.medium.com/the-challeng... #complexity #strategicdesign
The Challenge of Complexity
Complexity is a term familiar to individuals, foreign to organizations. Understanding it and its implications can transform everything we…
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September 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Complexity is all over, but it’s also poorly understood how it manifests itself in organizations and with goal-setting. Thinking about complexity means thinking differently — here’s how: cdnorman.medium.com/the-challeng... #complexity #strategicdesign
Maybe not with the same stakes, but the impact on my mental wellbeing dealing with this stuff is similar. #passwordhell
My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com
p.s. this week I am on a USA/Canada tour with my new book. Details and preorder links at tomgauld.com
p.s. this week I am on a USA/Canada tour with my new book. Details and preorder links at tomgauld.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Maybe not with the same stakes, but the impact on my mental wellbeing dealing with this stuff is similar. #passwordhell
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Culture isn’t built on the values you have framed on a wall. It’s built by what you allow in the room.
When people see bad behaviour go unchecked, it sets a standard.
Tolerate it once, and it becomes the baseline.
Call it out, and you’ll create conditions for something better.
When people see bad behaviour go unchecked, it sets a standard.
Tolerate it once, and it becomes the baseline.
Call it out, and you’ll create conditions for something better.
September 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Culture isn’t built on the values you have framed on a wall. It’s built by what you allow in the room.
When people see bad behaviour go unchecked, it sets a standard.
Tolerate it once, and it becomes the baseline.
Call it out, and you’ll create conditions for something better.
When people see bad behaviour go unchecked, it sets a standard.
Tolerate it once, and it becomes the baseline.
Call it out, and you’ll create conditions for something better.
Little surprise on this. Just follow the chemistry. It’s that simple. #health
Fossil fuels harm people's health all their life, report says https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/fossil-fuels-harm-health-from-cradle-to-grave-report/
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
September 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Little surprise on this. Just follow the chemistry. It’s that simple. #health