An idea can be hacked using the following techniques. Number is important to the process of hacking an idea. No idea consists of a single part. An idea is the relationship among the parts of an idea. For instance, the relationship between love and suffering. It is always useful to identify the number of significant parts. Putting a number on the parts of an idea helps to take control of the idea. Next. Add and take away parts to see what is the result. Redefine the relationship between separate parts. An idea consists of a family or a network of constituent parts. The ability to identify the members of the family and the relationship between the parts enables you to take control of the idea.

This is a short lesson in how to hack an idea.