(Pablo) Your second definition is by far the better. And of course these connections are made in effect instantaneously. There just has to be some loose software flopping about in there. Use it well.

I would suggest "the ability to make fruitful connections where none were seen before"

I don't think that I have any real life experience of anyone inserting an inboard marine engine into a golden retriever's arse and setting it off around the dock in a wide loop, saying "Watch this bugger go!"
My dreams baffle me.

(Phil) Got just about enough energy to ROFLMAO.

[Phil] Yeah, that is unusual. Only about 8% of people have that dream.

This place is dead, or at best dormant.

[Rosie] I guess the pandemic disrupted the regular supply of banter and the import of witty discourse into the UK is being held up due to the extra paperwork required post-Brexit.