Thank you. This article reminds me of a ‘reflection technique’ (i learned at work yonky years ago). In simple terms, reflection is making a list in some [chosen] ‘headings’ using minimal of words (to make sure, the ‘objects’ are well understood and clear. Then explore the possibilities by considering items from each of the several headings in combinations.

It is was easy for me to think of this process in ‘Set Theory’ (Set language): let S, W, O, and T be sets (lists in reflection), items in each set (eg. [s1,s2,s3,..], [w1,w2,..], and so on ), are then considered in combinations (ie. s1-w1, s1-w2,…) for possibilities (or meanings or innovations,…). This is ‘exhaustive’ search and is very time-consuming as each combination can lead to ‘more searches’ beyond the ‘basic’ (first order). For examples, space (context), time (probable future), technology (available tools) and culture (values in society).