The Golden Circle

Previously, I have used this word,

德

The Traditional Chinese character "De", as the basis in describing my project. If I want to incorporate and view where this character would be placed in Mr. Sinek's discussion about the Golden Circle, then this character will most likely be found in the "Why" section. The heart of the circle.

Why, you might say? Because I believe that within everyone, lies 'something', a certain character that resounds deeply within themselves. Be it virtue, principle, moral, all the things that encompasses the philosophical part of the human heart, everybody has some view of it, and at least some interpretation of it to themselves. The character,

德

 

Encompasses that idea, that broad selection into one single entity. Just as we are taught and exposed at an early age to the concept of principle, I want to bring my own view about what I believe in this 'character', place it in an arranged setting for debate, and communicate that idea towards the audience. To make it open for interpretation, suggestion, and to re-open their minds towards this particular concept, for it is most certainly lacking in the current day world.

 

And what better way to express it than through storytelling of a video game? Not only can I create a suitable story that can challenge the integrity and character of the viewer, I can also place them in certain events that tackles their belief in what may be just and what may not be. Would the player/audience be able to maintain the integrity of their character, their faith in what they believe in, or throw away their faith for their own 'virtue', even if it may be harmful to others?

 

That is the question I want people to think about. To question and re-affirm their own faith in their own beliefs, and make themselves a better person in the end.

 

Hopefully.

 

So for 'Why', my objective is clear. Now the question is, "How" would it work in conjunction to the player, the audience, and "What" would the end result be?

 

I already know what I want the result to be. A product that is a video trailer, tasked with the objective of hitting the audience/player's core belief, which they then interact and...well, either reaffirm or not.

Now, for the "How", I know what I need to begin this ambition;

 

Someone who shares the same belief I do in this. Someone who can help me with the technical aspects and help share what I believe to others.

 

So, in terms of making a diagram for this...

 

From the inner world, to reality. This is the path that I must take. In the future, I do sincerely hope that what I do is to be able to bring ideas to reality, to work in fields that bring preconception into something tangible - and especially...
To make people aspire to what I believe is 'De'. For nothing stays longer with you, than your own faith in your own 'De'.