Convergence and Divergence

• Convergence: This is the phenomenon in which several elements, information, or ideas gather into one place. In stock charts, this means that moving average lines are getting closer to each other, and in terms of thinking, this is the process of organizing several thoughts or information and drawing conclusions. Convergence can be seen as a period in which energy is condensed, or a period in which power is gathered.

 

• Divergence: This is the phenomenon in which elements, information, or ideas that were gathered in one place spread out in various directions. In terms of charts, this means that moving average lines are moving away from each other, and in terms of thinking, this is the process of exploring various solutions or ideas. Divergence is the period in which condensed energy is explosively dispersed, or a period in which new possibilities unfold

 

Convergence and divergence in thinking

 

• The two thinking methods are used sequentially or repeatedly in the problem-solving process, and it is effective to generate various ideas with divergent thinking and select the best solution among them with convergent thinking.

 

Convergence and Diffusion in Stock/Technical Analysis

• Convergence: A phenomenon in which several indicators such as moving averages gather in one place, which can be a signal of a trend change. It is a section in which energy gathers and is more likely to move in a new direction.

• Diffusion: A phenomenon in which the gap between moving averages widens, which is a period in which a trend is strengthened, such as a strong rise or fall. When diffusion is maximized, the pattern of convergence is repeated.

 

Convergence and Diffusion in Design and Creative Processes

• In creative problem-solving processes such as design thinking, the repetition of 'diffusion (idea expansion) → convergence (idea refinement)' is key. For example, it proceeds with a structure in which various possibilities are explored (diffusion) and then a feasible solution is selected (convergence) among them.

 

Summary

• Convergence: The process of gathering, organizing, and drawing conclusions

• Diffusion: The process of expanding, exploring, and finding various possibilities

These two are complementary to each other and are repeatedly used in various fields such as creative problem solving, decision making, and technical analysis.