Mind-Jamming

Definition

A collaborative brainstorming session where people exchange creative ideas and build on each other's thoughts in real-time. Think of it as informal creative synergy that could evolve into something bigger.

Example Usage

Let's do some mind-jamming this afternoon—I've got some wild ideas for the project.

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