There is a well-known piece of writing which studies the Nacirema tribe. It discusses the bizarre practices, rituals, and beliefs of these savage, backward people. We read this, some in shock, some in contempt of these people, not realizing that we are them.
'Nacirema' is 'American' spelled backward. All of these people's practices are our practices, just said with different words to make them sound foreign.
I think this is an excellent technique. It is also known as the "Alien Observer" technique because the author or narrator takes the role of an alien and explains what they are seeing with zero context or other understanding.
This is how you find ideas. Reframe the world. Try to understand it less, but then understand it anyway. You might come up with something cool.
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