Originality is not a process, but a habit of mind

Negation: Originality is a process, not a habit of mind 0 0 0

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Argument #17eb23e7 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Laborious solutions often have more prestige in the short term 1 0 2

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The best work often seems like it took little effort because it was already there 1 0 2

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Great work often serves as a foundation for others to build upon 1 0 2

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Expressing ideas in their most general form makes them truer than intended 1 0 2

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Great ideas must be both true and new 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Originality is not a process, but a habit of mind 1 0 2

Argument #599f0238 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Original thinkers generate new ideas about whatever they focus on 1 0 2

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Putting ideas into words can generate new ideas 1 0 2

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Changing context can generate new ideas 1 0 2

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Exploring different topics can generate more new ideas 1 0 2

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Curiosity feeds originality by providing new things to work on 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Originality is not a process, but a habit of mind 1 0 2

Argument #7ffb926c 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Original thinkers generate new ideas about whatever they focus on 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Originality is not a process, but a habit of mind 1 0 2

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Argument #21e5e80c 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Originality is not a process, but a habit of mind 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Original thinkers generate new ideas about whatever they focus on 1 0 2

Argument #acb800cb 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Great ideas must be both true and new 1 0 2

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Originality is not a process, but a habit of mind 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Original thinkers generate new ideas about whatever they focus on 1 0 2

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Working in a distinctive style without trying to is a sign of authenticity 1 0 2 Great ideas must be both true and new 1 0 2 Original thinkers generate new ideas about whatever they focus on 1 0 2 Curiosity feeds originality by providing new things to work on 1 0 2 New ideas often seem obvious once they are seen, but require changing the way one looks at the world to be discovered 1 0 2 Originality in choosing problems is more important than originality in solving them 1 0 2 Originality consists partly of being puzzled about important things that no one else understands 1 0 2 Originality is the presence of new ideas, not the absence of old ones 1 0 2 Originality and uncertainty are connected, giving conventional-minded individuals an advantage in disputes 1 0 2 Pursuing personal curiosity can lead to the discovery of novel ideas 1 0 2