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Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible

Negation: Great work does not involve expanding people's ideas of what's possible 0 0 0
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Arguments

Argument #2948a95b 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Great work is consistent with itself 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #3fc8363e 1 0 2

If it is true that...

There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2

and

Fear and modesty prevent many people from attempting great work 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #506e6a17 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Mathematical elegance is a useful standard beyond math 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #5e1eba6d 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Working too hard can lead to diminishing returns due to fatigue 1 0 2

and

Starting work can be more difficult than continuing it 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #a1b0ae3c 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Building something that enables people to bypass intermediaries and engage directly with their audience is generally beneficial 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #aadbb848 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Spending an unreasonable amount of time on a problem can lead to great work if one finds the work engaging 1 0 2

and

Underestimating the cumulative effect of work can lead to surprise at how far one has come 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #ac4ca6fd 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Cutting unnecessary elements can lead to a more concentrated and understood result 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #ae8dffac 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Great work often contains elements of strangeness 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #c025644d 1 0 2

If it is true that...

There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #ccb9a5b3 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Pretentiousness, fashion, fear, money, politics, and other people's wishes can lead one astray when trying to figure out what to work on 1 0 2

and

Fear and modesty prevent many people from attempting great work 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #cf268cce 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2
Argument #fab1c9b8 1 0 2

If it is true that...

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

Then it must be true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2

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Consequences

Argument #7c52f5a8 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

The importance of a task is often hard to judge at the time it is done 1 0 2
Argument #f72d6609 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Fear and modesty prevent many people from attempting great work 1 0 2

and

Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

The importance of a task is often hard to judge at the time it is done 1 0 2

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Related Propositions

Hard work is required to do great things 1 0 2Working hard on ambitious projects may be sufficient for doing great work 1 0 2Great work often serves as a foundation for others to build upon 1 0 2Great ideas must be both true and new 1 0 2New ideas often seem obvious once they are seen, but require changing the way one looks at the world to be discovered 1 0 2Curiosity is integral to doing great work 1 0 2Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2Fear and modesty prevent many people from attempting great work 1 0 2Great work often arises when someone believes they can improve upon something existing 1 0 2