The document discusses the importance of brainstorming and how to improve brainstorming techniques. It notes that brainstorming helps solve problems by harnessing collective knowledge and sharing ideas. The document suggests that while the internet provides access to global knowledge and ideas, brainstorming online still has room for improvement, such as managing relevancy, anonymity, and viewing information in a nonlinear way. It also previews upcoming changes to how brainstorming is supported on the internet.