I would also add that ideas are EMERGENT, i.e. the underlying components of an idea “self-assemble” into a picture either in one person’s imagination or in the

I would also add that ideas are EMERGENT, i.e. the underlying components of an idea “self-assemble” into a picture either in one person’s imagination or in the collaborative imagination of two or more individuals, such as in a conversation or a joint white board session. I believe that the process of emergence is fundamental to our sense of perception.