But, because it spurs thinking in the conscious mind, it must be used with care.
Perhaps it's content that evokes empathy, spurs thinking and provides meaning.
The authors conclude that these results should spur thinking about whether it might be appropriate to screen children for HCV and if so, which children and when?
"I hope this spurs thinking about more innovative and cost-effective ways that don't skimp on the pleasure for the audience".
And this felt feeling may spur thinking, engagement, and even action.
Last month's daylong symposium, known as the BRIDGES Youth Conference, has been held biannually for 25 years, bringing together student leaders from high schools all over Orange County to explore issues of identity and culture, develop leadership skills, and spur thinking about being informed, active participants in the community.
Such a discussion may not lead to full consensus on content, especially for controversial subjects such as sexuality, yet should spur thinking and a mindful, rather than automatic, approach to the patient.
While tight environmental standards can spur thinking, the environment is usually one of about 10,000 things that can spur productivity, and it seldom provides the best stimuli.
Vijay's and Christian's napkin sketch of a $300 house was only meant to spur thinking, but they got some things absolutely right, like providing solar electricity and clean cooking functions to families currently burning wood or kerosene.
