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Nabeel S. Qureshi

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Embrace the Strangeness in Art and Design

The central idea is that strangeness is a key element in great works of art as it forces the audience to perceive things in unfamiliar ways, challenging their normal interpretation of the world. This concept is supported by Paul Graham's essay on great design, as he highlights strangeness as a characteristic of exceptional designs. The speaker emphasizes that works of art that are too easy to understand should be viewed with suspicion, as true art often requires the audience to grapple with unfamiliarity and perceive things in a different light.

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