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mhitzayesterday at 10:25 PM1 replyview on HN

Something that only thinks of the things thought before isn't much of a tinker now is it?


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xscottyesterday at 11:45 PM

I believe almost nobody thinks original thoughts. I never have. At best I applied an idea from one area to another, which is something AI can do.

Moreover, most novel advancements seem like they come when society is ready for them - the nearly simultaneous discovery of calculus for example.

Pick any thought of yours you truly believe is novel and do a serious literature search on the topic and adjacent fields. Ask an AI to help you with the search if necessary :-)