Conceptual integration network from "summary" of The Way We Think by Gilles Fauconnier,Mark Turner
Conceptual integration network is a cognitive theory which suggests that when two ideas are combined, the interaction of the two can create a new idea. It is a way of connecting different concepts to create something novel.- Conceptual integration networks represent a way of thinking which processes information by combining elements from different ideas or thought patterns.
- By connecting concepts together we gain further insight into how ideas relate to each other.
- A basic idea is that a given concept can be more fully understood when placed in conjunction with different concepts, each supplementing the other.
- Conception Integration Network introduces ways of integrating representations from different frames of reference so as to form new and richer meanings.
- The theory suggests that complex ideas can be better comprehended and explained when various related concepts are integrated together.
- It enables individuals to understand related concepts in more varied contexts and make connections between seemingly unrelated fields of knowledge.
- The interplay of multiple conceptual frameworks opens up possibilities for creative solutions when one representation proves to be inadequate.
- Its methods bridge over perceived gaps between divergent ideas thereby enabling us to gain deeper understanding of their relations on different levels.
