A field should become increasingly interesting as one learns more about it

Negation: A field should not become increasingly interesting as one learns more about it 0 1 1

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If it is true that...

A field should become increasingly interesting as one learns more about it 1 0 2

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Having unique interests can lead to productivity and discovery of new things 2 0 3

Then it must be true that...

There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2

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Discoveries often come from noticing connections between different fields 1 0 2 Gaining knowledge about a subject can reveal gaps in understanding 1 0 2 Interest in a subject can drive one to work harder than diligence alone 1 0 2 Being curious and trying many things can increase the chance of discovering what one wants to work on 1 0 2 A field should not become increasingly interesting as one learns more about it 0 1 1 Being prolific increases the chance of discovering something new 1 0 2 Knowledge of simple things should be acquired from composite ones 0 0 2 In certain fields, ideas need to be both correct and novel 1 0 2 Curiosity tends to increase when indulged 1 0 2 Understanding a field thoroughly is necessary to identify what requires improvement 1 0 2