In the development of new ideas, community has long been recognized as an important ingredient. The ability to share and build on one another's ideas has been documented from Silicon Valley to Singapore. With the advent of social technologies, community is no longer predicated on physical proximity. Twitter makes it easy to share ideas and Facebook makes it easy to see what your cohorts are up to. Technology also makes spontaneous gathering of like minds at coffee houses and bars more effortless. Learn how technology can spur community and support creativity.