This episode explores the concept of creativity as a process of recombination, where new ideas emerge from existing knowledge and experiences. I delve into neuroscience, AI, and historical perspectives to illustrate how creativity is not about creating from nothing but rather about remixing and reinterpreting what we already know. The discussion highlights the importance of constraints in fostering creativity, the role of AI in creative processes, and the implications of these insights for understanding human ingenuity and originality.
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The Adjacent Possible: Expanding Your Creativity, Career, and Life
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