1. The brain does not store information as dictionary does, alphabetically with theater under T.
  2. Instead, while theater will associate with T, it will also associate with all of the other knowledge stored in the brain that the brain associates with it.
  3. Some associations with theater will seem logical, such as Broadway, showtime, or intermission, while others may be less obvious, such as kissing, acting career, or anxiety.
  4. The more diverse knowledge the brain possesses, the more connections it can make when given fresh inputs of knowledge, and Fresh inputs trigger the associations that lead to novel ideas
  5. When the brain is actively absorbing new knowledge, it is more likely to trigger connections between ideas (thus creating a wider web of neural connections) as it toils to synthesise novel inputs - Why boosting your diverse idea stock increases innovation?

Human Brain