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Combining familiar ideas leads to breakthroughs from "summary" of The Runaway Species by David Eagleman,Anthony Brandt

When we consider the history of human creativity, one pattern emerges clearly: breakthrough ideas often arise from the combination of familiar concepts. This process of combining familiar ideas is not limited to any specific domain of human endeavor; it is a fundamental aspect of how new ideas are generated across different fields. By connecting seemingly unrelated concepts, we can create novel solutions to complex problems and push the boundaries of what is possible. This concept of combining familiar ideas to achieve breakthroughs can be seen in various examples throughout history. Take the case of the Wright brothers, who combined their knowledge of bicycle mechanics with their fascination with flying machines to invent the first successful airplane. By merging these seemingly disparate fields, they were able to achieve a breakthrough that forever changed the course of human transportation. Similarly, the field ...
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    The Runaway Species

    David Eagleman

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