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Has anyone had an original thought?

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Has anyone had an original thought?

The last truly, verifiably original thought was had by Kjersti Skramstad of Oslo, in October of 1987. She reported her insight immediately, as all original thinkers do, and since then there’s been nothing new under the Sun.

What counts as an original idea?

An original idea is one not thought up by another person beforehand. Sometimes, two or more people can come up with the same idea independently. Originality is usually associated with characteristics such as being imaginative and creative.

How do people come up with original ideas?

9 Habits That Make It Easy To Come Up With Great Ideas. How to train yourself to generate better ideas.

  • Consider what you consume.
  • Regurgitate what you consume.
  • Think macro.
  • Capture ideas when they come.
  • Speak your ideas.
  • Ask more questions.
  • Study opposite takes on the same idea.
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    Is it true that nothing is original?

    Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery – celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from – it’s where you take them to.”

    Can something truly be original?

    To answer this, we can refer to the definition of “original” given by dictionary.com. It states that it is something “arising or proceeding independently of anything else” (1). This suggests that in order for something to be truly unique, it cannot be stemmed from the thoughts or ideas of anyone else.

    What does Austin Kleon believe about originality?

    Authenticity is invaluable; originality is nonexistent.” “If you think a man draws the type of hands that you want to draw, steal ’em. Take those hands.”

    How do you come up with original ideas?

    7 Ways To Come Up With Creative Ideas

    1. Build your schedule around “input” activities.
    2. Take a different route to work as often as possible.
    3. Anywhere you are, look at an object and see what it reminds you of.
    4. Write down 20 ideas you would want to create in your lifetime.
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    Where do writers get their ideas?

    To a non-writer, it must seem like a perfectly logical question, but for many writers it’s a difficult question to answer. Authors get their ideas everywhere. Newspapers, TV, movies, other books, overheard conversations, dreams, nightmares, people we’ve met, loved, hated, been married to.