Sandbox Management to Realize Dreams (Huang Yueyong)

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This articleauthorHuang YueyongHe is an associate professor and senior consultant (entrepreneurship) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and writes a column for the Hong Kong Economic Journal titled “Kemeijin“.

Many people have heard of the term Sandbox, or what is commonly called Sandbox Simulation. Simply put, it is to predict future developments, conduct simulations, and evaluate whether they are feasible. In the process of starting a business, we usually have many ideas, research, and product prototypes, and then test them through different models. In this process of trial and error, entrepreneurs develop a new concept through experience, listening to responses, and relearning. This is the prototype of entrepreneurship.

Generally speaking, if the entire sandbox simulation process is recorded, things will become clearer. So what kind of sandbox does the Alpha generation need?

The term Sandbox, or sandbox simulation, is simply to predict future developments, conduct simulations, and evaluate whether they are feasible. (Shutterstock image)

A sandbox originally refers to a place where children can play safely and unleash their creativity. Games and toys have always been the best tools to train children’s imagination. Therefore, the sandbox for the Alpha generation should essentially be like a playground: a safe and secure environment where they can freely explore their abilities and dreams, with an infinite canvas for them to record their ideas; and like LEGO bricks or Gundam, with different components for them to freely “build models”.

These components can be assembled or disassembled at will to form different objects. You can even “destroy and then rebuild” when there are no suitable parts. Combined with different backgrounds and practice modes, you can ensure that you create your own unique work.

Many people would like to record their daily moods and what they see and hear as a source of inspiration or ideas in the future. Alpha Sandbox also has a diary function, which allows users to record daily events, occasional sudden ideas, unexpected travel adventures, and dream goals that have never been told to others in a multimedia way. Users can choose not to upload and keep it in a private mode for personal records, or they can share it with others or mentors. The key point is that anyone is allowed to express their own ideas and concepts, without pre-critical criteria of “right” or “wrong”.

Privacy is a major issue for everyone. This sandbox needs to have a highly encrypted system, just like a safe in the virtual world, to ensure personal privacy. Times are changing, technology is changing, and it is not surprising that young people of the Alpha generation have “deviant” ideas; it is also common for boys and girls to have favorite objects or love fantasies. As long as they comply with moral laws, these “dare not let mom see” ideas are actually no big deal. In the process of young people growing up, being able to open their hearts and discuss is far more helpful than signing a commitment.

Although I am not an Alpha generation, I also have my own sandbox. This sandbox can be stored in the cloud or on the ground (managed by myself), and can be “packed away” at any time. It is equipped with two artificial intelligence (AI) software, Robin and Prof E, as well as my favorite games and works, my own creations and different projects. This sandbox is a good partner that I am with anytime and anywhere when I am at school, work, traveling or starting a business, and it is also my treasure in life. Students may wish to take advantage of the start of the new semester to create the most suitable Sandbox for themselves.