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Retired engineer seeks advice on groundbreaking invention

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A retired engineer has developed a unique and groundbreaking invention, which they believe could significantly accelerate global productivity. They are seeking advice on how to proceed, considering options such as creating a product, releasing it as open-source, contacting a major AI lab, or keeping it private. The individual expresses concerns about their invention being mocked, copied, or ignored, but also acknowledges the potential benefits of user feedback and societal progress. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a personal anecdote from Reddit seeking advice, not a verifiable news event or a significant industry development.

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Retired engineer seeks advice on groundbreaking invention

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/almostsweet ·

    Any advice on what I should do?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Without really giving away what it is, I'll try to explain. I'm a retired engineer who has worked in aerospace and medical systems.</p> <p>I've created something truly unique and groundbreaking that I'm surprised no one else has come up with yet.…

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