Architecturespeaking topic
Let's talk about how Brunelleschi managed to build the dome of Florence Cathedral in the Renaissance without using scaffolding.
— Filippo Brunelleschi, the dome of Florence Cathedral
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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