How to Invent (Almost) Anything

How to Invent (Almost) Anything

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How to Invent (Almost) Anything

by David Straker & Graham Rawlinson

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The book covers the scientific analysis and the psychology and methods associated with the way we solve problems in creative invention. These subjects are presented in a clear, concise and thought-provoking manner.

In particular, the book covers the process known as TRIZ , which is a Russian acronym for The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving. TRIZ is now being taken up by many leading companies worldwide as a means of inventive problem solving.

The book is unique both in the breadth and depth of topics covered. Logical, scientific and TRIZ methods are covered as well as psychological approaches, giving the reader the tools to invent right at the leading edge, even 'beyond TRIZ'. The TAO process is also included, which is an unprecedented innovation process involving a radical parallel method of thinking and innovation.

Contents

  1. Analytical Invention - Break things down and question them. Simple and powerful. Download this Chapter (PDF, 189KB)
  2. Simple Science - Energy, matter, space and time. That’s all you have to invent with.
  3. A Simple Science Lens - Looking at friction through an unconventional lens.
  4. Applied Simple Science - Hinges, bottle-tops, levers, nuts and bolts, knives. All fall before simple science!
  5. Basic TRIZ - Here’s how 200,000 patentees did it. Download this Chapter (PDF, 179KB)
  6. The TRIZ 7-step process - Simplified TRIZ for speedier invention.
  7. How the Brain Works - We are just pattern machines. That’s all. Download this Chapter (PDF, 299KB)
  8. The Motivating Fire - Survival = Control + Identity + Novelty. The fires that make us do what we do.
  9. Managing in a Complex World - Sense, understand, decide, act. There’s many a slip.
  10. Getting Past the Blocks - Go under, around, through. Just don’t get blocked.
  11. Stimulating Ideas - How to set yourself on fire!
  12. The TAO Process - Cold logic, Simple science, TRIZ and psychology. All in one box.

Paperback • 322 pages • 9.4x6.4x0.8 inches • Published by Spiro Business Guides • ISBN 1-904298-87-7

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