Century 21 files

The case of Martin A. Ciesielski

This is the secret interrogation record of 1 suspect. With 21 pieces of evidence. Accused of seriously stirring up the status quo. All compiled to 1 transformation story about the suspect’s attitudes, advice, and aspirations as a true leader by example.

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martin a. ciesielski front view
Mugshot 1: Front
martin a. ciesielski side view
Mugshot 2: Side
martin a. ciesielski bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
martin a. ciesielski book nightstand
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
martin a. ciesielski desk shot
Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of acting (out) as a improv, stand-up business guide who seeks to transform organizations and their inmates with nothing but humor. [cto]

Title: improv imagineer

Address: www.geb-live.de

Location: Germany | Berlin | Neukölln

Incident: Seri. Transf./ Lead. by Ex./ Dist. of StaQuo

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2022/X/0040

Statement: nothing matters (I already created it)

HOW TO READ THIS

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This is the evidence table, the special commission of the SHIFT has gathered in this case. Here you can find all the circumstantial evidence that contributed to the conviction of the perpetrator.

In addition to extensive visual material, descriptions of the course of events, the case contains all the interrogation protocols.

Also listen to the original recording of the interrogation questions by a SHIFT special agent.

1/21

Are you the “here and now” or “dream about the future” kind of person?

I love being in the here and now shiftschool

WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON

12/21

What is your FUC*?

*frequently uttered concern

This democracy thing. Not sure about it. Do we really live in one? What makes us so sure? Voting every four years? While lobbies act 24/7? Are there other possibilities to organize society?! Can we try them out? How? Where? When?

FREQUENTLY UTTERED CONCERN

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THE INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER

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Tobias Burkhardt is chair of the S.H.I.F.T Committee, lead investigator and executive director of the Shiftschool – all in one. Here you can find more useful pieces of information about his hustle and bustle.

8/21

nothing matters (I already created it)

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5/21

Decide if the following statements are a curse or a blessing, there is no maybe.

There is no such thing as a new idea.

Mark Twain

There is no such thing as society.

Margret Thatcher

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

American Proverb

There is no such thing as tomorrow.

Alan Watts

= true

= false

THERE IS NO SUCH THING!

18/21

What does your morning (routine) look like?

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30-60 minutes lying in bed, listening to the radio, sometimes going back to sleep, shower, yummy breakfast with coffee, vegetables, buns, newspaper or a magazine, desk/or leaving for appointments

100 MINUTES OF SOLITUDE

15/21

What’s your insider tip for the most underrated website?

DIGITAL DARK HORSE

4/21

Previous hair colors

blondy

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

There is no such thing as purpose.

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

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The law of improvisation

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is keep on doing meaningless things

Responsibility is key to great improvisation

Vulnerability is the driving force behind humankinds evolution

Gratitude is living a life worth living

Curiosity is what comes next...?

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

What’s something you have been doing wrong all your life until recently?

nothing (in terms of how to deal with nothing. still learning...)

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

666 Euro

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Honest, Disagreeable, Humorous, Energetic, Impulsive

MATCHLESS MENTAL MEASUREMENT

THIS CASE IS ONE OF S.H.I.F.T.’S MOST SERIOUS CASES

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17/21

What are three things you want to learn next?

1. Talking with animals

2. Talking with stones

3. Talking with plants

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

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What’s the best question you have ever been asked?

How do you think about death?

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. work-life-balance
2. good vs. evil
3. 1.5 °C global warming

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

The Joker.

DREAMCAST

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7/21

What is it like to be you?

Surprising.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

How can you measure whether an idea is good or bad?

If I have fun with it, it is sooooooooooooo great!! If I have fun with it, together with others it is even better!!

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

a temporary illusion

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

Hey fear! Where are you...? I know, you are here. Hiding? Is it a prank? Do you want to jump scare me? FEEEEEAR!! Come on!! I know, you...

JITTERBUG

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The case of Ulrike Reinhard

21/2022/X/0013
Statement: Live your own life! Don't waste your time dreaming of being someone else!
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