“Why” explores the reasons, motivations and intentions behind a work or creation. It looks beyond what was created to understand what inspired it and why it came into existence.

You can explore the motivations and ideas behind different works, from creative and cultural projects to educational, technological and other forms of creation.

A work can be created for many reasons: to express an idea, answer a need, solve a problem, share knowledge, tell a story, inspire others or explore a particular question.

Not exactly. Why explores the reason or motivation behind a creation, while Purpose focuses on what the creation is intended to achieve.

No. Why asks why something was created, while How explores the methods, processes, tools and approaches used to bring it to life.

Yes. A creation can have several motivations or intentions. A single work may, for example, exist to educate, entertain, communicate an idea and inspire further thought.

Understanding why something was created can reveal the ideas, circumstances and intentions that shaped it. It adds context and allows you to see a work from a deeper perspective.

Yes. The original intention of a work may remain, while its meaning, use or cultural significance can evolve as it reaches new audiences and different periods.

The Why filter allows you to discover connections between works based on their motivations and intentions, even when those works come from different creators, countries, periods or universes.

Yes. Using both filters can provide a deeper understanding of a work: Why reveals the motivation behind it, while Purposes reveals what it seeks to accomplish.