tertiary · Meaning

Innovation

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What is Innovation?

The drive to find new solutions, reimagine existing systems, and approach problems from unexpected angles. Innovation feeds a deep need to contribute something original to the world.

When you might feel innovation

Innovation is a specific form of creativity, which itself is a type of meaning. You might experience this feeling in situations where meaning is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define innovation.

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