Pattern Recognition and Its Influence on Humans and AI This volume explores Pattern Recognition—how both humans and computers process information. It introduces George Boole and Boolean logic, which laid the foundation for today’s AI revolution. I first became aware of the power of patterns in the 1980s when I learned how the CIA used early pattern recognition techniques to identify potential global hotspots before they became threats. The CIA collected… Read More »Philosophy of Ideation, Volume 5: The Power of Patterns

In this instalment of the Philosophy of Ideation, we explore how outward focus helps gather raw materials for creative ideas. Outward focus involves noticing anomalies—irregularities that spark new insights. While most people seek predictable routines, the creative mind actively searches for deviations that form the foundation for unexpected solutions. 𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐯𝐬. 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐝 𝐯𝐬. 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 Previously, we discussed inward focus, which involves personal reflection and sensory inputs like sight, sound,… Read More »The Philosophy Of Ideation VOL4: The Focus Outward

Unlocking Creative Potential 1. Inter- and Intra-Personal Relationships Shape Creativity Creativity is not something that happens in isolation. Our ability to innovate is shaped by how we perceive ourselves and how we interact with others. These relationships, both internal and external, are influenced by past experiences, which either empower or limit our creative thinking. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) offers a lens through which we can understand how we process these experiences… Read More »Philosophy of Ideation, Volume 3: The Focus Inward

Steve Jobs famously said, “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward.” In life, we gather experiences, knowledge, and insights—these are the dots we later connect to create meaning and innovation. These dots represent our observations of forms, functions, and styles—things we’ve noted, questioned, and come to understand, either by asking questions or formulating our insights based on prior knowledge. We then incorporate these… Read More »The Philosophy of Ideation vol 2: The Power of Agreement

Everything in life, from the growth of a tree to the invention of groundbreaking technology, happens according to a process, as captured in the Law of Cause and Effect. Whether in nature or human endeavors, processes occur moment by moment to create all that we perceive: the 2 to 3 ounces of blood pumped from our heart with every beat; the incremental emergence of a leaf from its stem. Each… Read More »The Philosophy Of Ideation