The case of Philo van Kemenade

1 suspect. 21 pieces of evidence. 1 transformation story. No coincidence.

Full of 21st century attitudes, advice, and aspirations of a true leader by example.

Philo van Kemenade front view
Mugshot 1: Front
Philo van Kemenade side view
Mugshot 2: Side
Philo van Kemenade bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
Philo van Kemenade book nightstand
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
Philo van Kemenade desk shot
Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of creating tools, stories and things in between to amplify human connection with arts and culture. [cto]

Title: Cultural Technologist

Address: https://phivk.com/

Location: Amsterdam

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

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2022/X/0029

Statement: As simple as possible, as complex as necessary

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

Is this actually benefitting people?

FREQUENTLY UTTERED CONCERN

8/21

As simple as possible, as complex as necessary

Bumper sticker

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?

giphy

I snooze my alarm for 10 minutes, then stretch my legs before getting out of bed. A bit more stretching and exercising, followed by a warm shower. I walk upstairs and take in the view from our living room / kitchen wheelhouse. When I'm lucky, the waves around the boat reflect beautiful patterns of sunlight up at our ceiling. While having breakfast - usually sliced bread with a trinity of mayonnaise, cheese & tomato - I listen to an episode of the BBC Global News Podcast.

100 MINUTES OF SOLITUDE

15/21

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

DIGITAL DARK HORSE

4/21

Previous hair colors

50 shades of dark brown

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

make meaning & share it with others

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

§

"The rule of n": When talking / brainstorming / discussing in a group of "n" people, aim to speak "1/nth" of the time.

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is effortless when you truly believe in something.

Responsibility is what allows others to trust you.

Vulnerability is an essential part of living a sincere life.

Gratitude is helping me see how beautiful life is.

Curiosity is a seed that grows when given the right nutrients.

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

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

Ending emails with the phrase "looking forward!"

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

I'd probably underpay my self and my self would probably be ok with it because my self would choose to be engaged in something fun and meaningful over being paid a competitive salary.

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Compassionate, Joyful, Curious (that's it)

MATCHLESS MENTAL MEASUREMENT

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

What was your upbringing like?

JITTERBUG

17/21

What are three things you want to learn next?

1. drawing human faces and figures

2. using a broader spectrum of my voice

3. facilitating personal safety during community events

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

???

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

Why not?

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. perfectionism
2. figuring it all out by yourself
3. taking selfies in front of famous landmarks

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

Monsieur Oscar in Holy Motors

DREAMCAST

IMDb

7/21

What is it like to be you?

I feel life comes in waves, each with their own themes, directions and associated values that come into focus. The past few months have felt like the first stage of a transformational process in my work life and love life. It has been interesting to experience how these two parts of me develop in parallel while also sharing commonalities. This period has been about reconnecting to my needs, letting go of expectations and opening up. I feel like this has given me a lot so far and I'm excited to see what else will sprout from it.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

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

Tell others about it; see if it sparks their imagination. Create a prototype; learn how it responds to the world. Start small, then grow; feel if you're still enthusiastic after a month / a year / a decade...

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

... readiness x openness x external input x courage x integration x ... (looped in a spiral)

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

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