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Steven Johnson: How to Write with AI | How I Write Podcast
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Show Your Work/ 2nd Brain: The Myth of Eureka Moments
The dominant metaphor for creativity often revolves around eureka moments and light bulb moments, but in reality, most interesting ideas undergo a long incubation period characterized by a sense of possibility and hunches that are not fully formed. These hunches are fleeting ideas that may not have immediate utility but are worth noting down and revisiting. Embracing surprise and capturing moments that provoke curiosity, even if not fully understood, can lead to valuable insights in the future. It is essential to trust these moments of surprise, not over-intellectualize, and simply record them for potential future development.
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