The "idea" in the ideation method is "to make yourself empty, let the data speak for itself, and put it together."

The "idea" in the Idea is "Empty yourself, let the data speak for itself and put it together." - cast aside one's prejudices and let data speak for itself and summarize.

- KJ method Let the chaos speak for itself p.57

- way of thinking p.22

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