9.25.2010

Definitions

Innovation
a) The intellectual reorganization of mass perception.
b) The general adaption of an invention

Idea
A though process, brought by observation, to try to improve (or engage more deeply in) everday life.

Invention
A fully realized idea.

Invention lifecycle
There is a life cycle to innovation from the time of initial idea through to the acceptance, implementation, integration, re-assesment, adaptation and modification.

Technology
The physical manifistation of an invention (e.g., cars, computers, buildings).

Methodology
The intellectual manifestitaion of an invention (e.g, laws, religion, music).

Ecology of Innovation
A variant of the classic definition characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment. The interdependence here is between innovations and the societies in which they are adapted.

Technic
The process by which an innovation works, not limited to technology, e.g, the technics needed for a proper education.