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Solving Human Problems
- Human problems stem from a lack of knowledge about solutions.
- Creativity is the sole driver of solutions.
Wiles and Fermat
- Andrew Wiles's childhood interest in Fermat's Last Theorem indirectly led to its proof.
- He pursued other interesting problems, which ultimately provided the solution.
Quantum Computers and Many Universes
- David Deutsch's work on quantum computers stemmed from a seemingly unrelated problem: testability of the many-universes interpretation.
- His focus on an interesting problem led to an unexpected breakthrough.