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The art of poking a system until it does something interesting.
means The act of arousing activity, response, or interest in a body, mind, or system.
from From Latin stimulus, a pointed cattle goad — the literal stick that made oxen move, now applied to nerves, neurons, and bored people.
Etymology biteStimulus once meant a sharp prodding stake.
Sensory deprivationRemove all stimulation and brains invent hallucinations to fill silence.
Economics borrowed itA stimulus package goads spending, not cattle.