WHAT IF Q&As at the SPACE Showcase: talent, humour and wit!
During the SPACE Showcase, which took place in 3C.1 from May 1st to May 5th, visitors were invited to participate in some interactive art and writing exercises. The results were enlightening, inspiring and hilarious all at once.
Inspired by Randall Munroe’s 2014 NYTimes #1 Bestseller, What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions” and the board game Balderdash, which involves combining true and fictional definitions to real but rather unusual words:
- Visitors were asked to write a WHAT IF question related to one of the artworks exhibited in the Showcase for another visitor to answer, and then provide an answer to one of the other questions. Absurd and serious questions were both welcome.
- When finished, they pinned their questions and answers to the board.
This activity expanded to include any number of random WHAT IF questions – some of which were answered – as well as some accompanying drawings. Here are the results:
Comments
Bekky Gox
February 22, 2026This showcase feels like a playful conversation between participants. It’s inspiring to see creativity in action!
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Jackson Mark
February 25, 2026What a creative and engaging activity at the SPACE Showcase! I love the idea of combining art with humor and imagination through the “WHAT IF” questions. It must have been fascinating to see the diverse range of responses from visitors. Kudos to Amanda Beattie for facilitating such an inspiring experience!
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Gainford
March 15, 2026Talent oozed from every participant, showcasing true artistry. The humor was sharp, the wit even sharper. Imagine a room full of brilliant minds, a bit like optimizing your strategy in Cookie Clicker, but instead of cookies, it’s ideas generating at an exponential rate. https://cookieclickers.io/
Josh Webb
March 30, 2026This sounds like such a fun and engaging activity! I love the combination of serious scientific thought with creative absurdity. It reminds me of conversations I used to have with my Granny, she always had a “What if?” question up her sleeve, often leading to the most unexpected and hilarious answers. I bet some of the questions and drawings pinned to the board were truly brilliant and quirky. I wish I could have seen the results in person! https://grannyhorror.io
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