It’s fashionable for people to seek out-of-the-box thinking. It implies innovation and creativity, and the new ideas generated in such brainstorming sessions can lead to product breakthroughs and market gains.
There is also out-of-the-planet thinking where the ideas are so far out of the box as to not be doable under the parameters provided. Out-of-the-planet can be awesome in the right circumstances or with the right timeline, but pushing for such changes within hard constraints doesn’t lead anywhere.
Before you engage in any idea generation or brainstorming, it’s important to understand the purpose and desired use of the outcomes. Staying grounded on Earth may be the most helpful, or the culture may embrace further exploration. Know how far your rocket is headed before you blast off.
