The text discusses the concept of the Subconscious as a creative oracle that guides individuals in generating ideas. It introduces Geists, which are little bots that reside in the Subconscious and assist in finding connections between notes, issuing oracular provocations, and providing gnomic utterances. The author shares their experience with developing command-line prototypes for Geists that use procedural generators to create algorithmic provocations. Additionally, the text explores SCAMPER, a design method that allows for rapid idea generation by applying specific verbs to any subject. It highlights the various SCAMPER verbs and their analogy to mutation in biological evolution. The text concludes by mentioning the use of SCAMPER in generative art.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geists as Subconscious bots | Integration of AI bots in Subconscious | Geists become advanced AI assistants in Subconscious | Enhancing creativity and idea generation |
| SCAMPER as a mental tool | Evolving creative methods | SCAMPER becomes widely used for idea generation | Improvement in brainstorming methodologies |
| SCAMPER as a procedural generator | Idea evolution through SCAMPER questions | SCAMPER becomes a standard procedure for idea evolution | Enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in idea generation |
| SCAMPER applied to tech examples | Applying SCAMPER to create innovative tech solutions | More innovative and efficient tech solutions | Enhancing problem-solving and innovation in the tech industry |
| SCAMPER used in generative art | SCAMPER inspires generative art | More diverse and creative generative art | Integration of different artistic techniques and approaches |