Ideation

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Claim

Ideation is the process of generating new ideas. It is usually the result of using our Relaxation activates inward thinking for creative problem-solving, which opens up to wide rather than deep form of thinking, letting our mind wander, explore and Play freely.

Explanation

Interestingly, complete freedom is tempting yet not recommended, we actually do better when there are some Self-imposed limits increase ability to act and creativity that we have to follow.

Similarly, the level of our creativity is highly impacted by our environment. Due to the Physical states and actions unconsciously shape beliefs and behavior, being in a closed space, monotonic, and rigid/hierarchical is harmful to our creative pursuit. Having the ability to think outside the box requires us to literally step out of it Thinking extends beyond the brain to environment and society. To change our environment Symbolic fresh starts break entrenchment and enable change or shape it based on our preferences Environmental design

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Supporters

Therefore generating ideas requires some level of Curiosity is the joy of filling knowledge gaps, otherwise we won't have the motivation to chase new ideas or continue past the bad ones.

Opposers

While this process can be improved, it can't be perfected. Many of the ideas, especially the first ones will be of low quality, but it shouldn't deter us, because eventually we will find some good ideas among the Noise obscures truth with external interference and confusion.

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