I’ve noticed that after scrolling through lots of short clips or posts, I sometimes get random bursts of ideas that feel completely unrelated to what I just watched. For example, I saw a quick video about gardening, and later that day I was sketching designs for a mobile app. It’s like the speed and variety of content makes my brain jump into creative mode without me even planning it. Have you felt those “unexpected idea” moments too?
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I think variety is the real key. When the brain is exposed to lots of small, different ideas, it naturally starts blending them together in new ways. It’s the same principle artists use when drawing inspiration from multiple sources. The speed just means you’re collecting more sparks in less time, which raises the chance of something fresh coming out of it.
I’ve experienced that too. According to https://www.digitalgpoint.com/new-attention-economy-seconds-of-play-hours-of-thought/, quick interactions online can serve as raw material for creativity. The brain connects fragments from different subjects and turns them into something new. I once stumbled on a short clip about city planning, and later it helped me brainstorm solutions for a design project at work. It’s like rapid content feeds the imagination with puzzle pieces you didn’t know you needed.