Summary:
The book explores the history of innovation, revealing that transformative ideas often emerge from collaborative networks and diverse, unstructured environments rather than solitary thought. It identifies seven key patterns, such as the "adjacent possible" and "liquid networks," that foster creative thinking and groundbreaking discoveries.
Key points:
1. Adjacent Possible: New ideas stem from existing knowledge and tools, combined in fresh ways.
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