Week 5 - Good ideas.
Whitworth, E. (2023, April 25). Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson (Overview). Shortform Books. https://www.shortform.com/blog/where-good-ideas-come-from-by-steven-johnson/
We gather the knowledge about something if we consider our own life and feelings of the self that may begin a creative process. Finding social issues reinforces the inventive approach that also makes the fresh engine that drives for the solution more exciting. It just takes a moment of the chat of the issues to give rise to the creation of multiple solutions to the problems.
While individual channels are developing both online and offline, they form a point of entry where the interconnection and display of innovative ideas and creativity takes place. Introducing such a network allows people to make use of their brains and consequently helps to expand projects engaging various spheres.
-Ahmed AbdulAziz Omar Baflah (TP078277)
A “Good idea”, or what might some people call a “eureka”, is
when a serious of neurons make a connection, the connection does need to meet several
requirements which may include motivation, prior knowledge, or even the
willingness to reach to a new idea
Despite that, there are some steps that a person can take to
assist themselves to find a good idea at a faster rate, which include, but are
not limited to: Lateral thinking, Perspective Shift, Intentional Conflict.
Lateral thinking is the process of finding similarity between patterns and
looking at the situation from a different perspective, An example can be: A man walks into a café
and orders a glass of water, instead of being served water the waiter pulls a
gun on him leading to the man leaving the café happy, the man had hiccups and
the shock induced from the waiter pulling the gun helped the man get cured.
Perspective Shift is the process of changing your point of view to think in
another person’s shoes, An example can be when a store owner visits his shop as
the customer. Intentional Conflict is to conflict yourself and ideals with
another person’s ideals, For example, there is a conflict between 2 people, 1
views social media to be dangerous as it can easily leak information and spread
wrong information and another person views it to be fruitful with information
and a way to meet people
References
Jesuis, K. (2019, May). Where good ideas come
from Steven Johnson. Retrieved from researchgate:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332810816_Where_good_ideas_come_from_Steven_Johnson
shiftcomm. (2024). GETTING CREATIVE: 4 IDEA
GENERATING TECHNIQUESGETTING CREATIVE: 4 IDEA GENERATING TECHNIQUES.
Retrieved from shiftcomm:
https://www.shiftcomm.com/thinking/getting-creative-4-idea-generating-techniques
Good ideas stem from observation, curiosity,
collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, learning, and reflection. By
observing the world, being curious, and exploring different perspectives,
individuals can uncover new insights. Collaboration and communication with
others can spark innovative solutions through brainstorming and teamwork.
Creativity and imagination play a crucial role in thinking outside the box and
exploring unconventional possibilities. Problem-solving and continuous learning
help address challenges and stay informed. Reflection and iteration refine
ideas through feedback and adaptation. Overall, good ideas emerge from a
combination of these factors, fostering a culture of innovation and impact.
(Company Building, 2023)
To generate more ideas,. Engage in Observation Sessions: Make time to expose
your mind to different viewpoints. People-watching in cities like Manhattan,
for instance, can stimulate original thought by observing a variety of
behaviors.
Read More Books: Include reading in your daily routine
to widen your perspective. Books are a great source of inspiration because they
spark new ideas and perspectives and help you generate your own. A quick look
around a bookshop can stimulate your mind.
References:
Company Building. (2023, May 8). Where Do Great Ideas Come From? | The Generalist. Www.generalist.com. https://www.generalist.com/briefing/where-do-great-ideas-come-from
Daum, K. (2013, August 19). 7 Ways to Generate Great Ideas. Inc.com; Inc. https://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/7-ways-to-generate-great-ideas.html
-Basem Ghasan Mansoor Ali (TP076027)
In today's world, good ideas are not simply random thoughts
that come to mind by chance but rather have become a result of techniques and methods
that many institutions follow at present to promote better ideas that can be
transformed into new innovations that make our lives easier.
One of these methods is asking the right questions, as good
ideas come from good questions, and because often to come up with innovative
ideas what you actually need is spending more time on studying the question
itself, as Einstein once said, “If I were given an hour in which to do a
problem upon which my life depended, I would spend 40 minutes studying it, 15
minutes reviewing it and 5 minutes solving it” (Amin, 2016).
Another method that may sound simple
but is effective in communicating and exchanging ideas, as Steven Johnson wrote in his book, “Where
Good Ideas Come From”, innovation is a collective process, not an individual one
that focuses on sharing and merging ideas together, and by that, the good idea
can emerge (Giakoumakis, 2023).
Amin, H. (10 3, 2016). Idea Generation: Where Do
Good Ideas Come From? Retrieved from Hypercontext:
https://hypercontext.com/blog/management-skills/where-do-good-ideas-come-from
Giakoumakis, E. (27 2, 2023). Where good ideas come from, the natural history of innovation... Retrieved from linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2summary-where-good-ideas-come-from-natural-history-giakoumakis
Good ideas often come from interactions with others and exchange of different viewpoints. Usually there is something that leads to the thought process for a good idea. The secret to invention is to create spaces where ideas may interact and exchange. Which is most common in conversations amongst friends, co-workers, and other close people
There are many ways and strategies to fetch good ideas. For example, the person can generate as many ideas as possible through brainstorming . Even if most of them are not good enough, the person can still find something that may work amongst all the ideas. Second of all, the person should know what they want, because the most innovative solutions come from addressing personal needs or challenges. Third of all, use word associations to spark creativity. Lastly, engage in independent brainstorming. Research shows that people working by themselves developed twice as many solutions to creative puzzles as those in groups.
In conclusion, the generation of good ideas is not a
spontaneous process, but rather a systematic one that can be nurtured and
developed with the right strategies and environment.
References:
Johnson, S. ( July 27th, 2017). Where Good Ideas Come
From – The Natural History of Innovation. Brand Genetics. https://brandgenetics.com/human-thinking/speed-summary-where-good-ideas-come-from-the-natural-history-of-innovation/
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