Abstract: A computer-implemented method of operating a user-searchable database system of curated, themed digital content data, which method includes operating a Connects function to process and store heterogeneous digital content comprising topic data as curated topic data and identified connections between each topic and other topics, and operating a user interface to enable users to search the curated topics and present a search results page in a way that invites further investigation of topics searched, including a list or compilation of topics matching terms defining the search. The method also includes displaying topic elements corresponding to the list or compilation of matching topics in prioritized order based on each topic's relatedness to the search.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of operating a user-searchable database system of curated, themed digital content data, which method includes operating a Connects function to process and store heterogeneous digital content comprising topic data as curated topic data and identified connections between each topic and other topics, and operating a user interface to enable users to search the curated topics and present a search results page in a way that invites further investigation of topics searched, including a list or compilation of topics matching terms defining the search. The method also includes displaying topic elements corresponding to the list or compilation of matching topics in prioritized order based on each topic's relatedness to the search.