TED: Where good ideas come from | Steven Johnson

The video explores the role of coffeehouses in the Enlightenment, emphasizing how they fostered innovation by providing a space for diverse ideas to mingle. It discusses the concept of ideas as networks in the brain and highlights the importance of collaborative environments. The video also presents the 'slow hunch' theory, illustrating how ideas develop over time, and underscores the value of connecting ideas. The story of GPS development exemplifies how innovation can arise from unexpected connections.

What role did informal conversations play in the development of innovative ideas according to Kevin Dunbar's research?

Explain the 'slow hunch' concept as described in the talk.

How did the launch of Sputnik lead to the development of GPS technology?

What is the overall message about the nature of innovation as presented in the talk?