
#-1 - AGI (with David Deutsch)
Reason Is Fun
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Making New Explanations Through Connections
Creating new explanations involves forming connections between existing ideas rather than simply rearranging elements without meaning. While one could argue that everything is a mere manipulation of a finite set of components, the essential distinction lies in the effectiveness of these connections. Not every rearrangement results in a valid or novel explanation; only those that resonate and provide insight are worthwhile. Thus, although the potential number of connections is vast, the challenge is to identify which connections yield meaningful understanding.
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