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How to Find the Frontiers of Knowledge, Samo Burja for The Stoa
"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg
Uncredited Sources of Inspiration
Inspiration can come from unexpected sources, and breakthrough ideas may arise by translating old theories into modern scientific language without revealing the original source. People frequently draw inspiration from uncredited sources, making it challenging to identify the true innovators. By exploring historical works, such as Newton's writings on human emotion or Aquinas's theology, and applying them in contemporary scientific contexts, new breakthroughs may emerge. This process of integrating diverse sources of knowledge, like Buddhism and Newton's theories, could lead to innovative discoveries in cognitive science and psychology.
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