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Offbeat ideas often start in bars, says David Corn

A Mastodon post shared a quote attributed to David Corn, suggesting that unconventional ideas often stem from casual settings like bars. The post included hashtags related to writing, literature, and AI, hinting at a discussion or thought piece on the origins of creative or innovative concepts. AI

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Offbeat ideas often start in bars, says David Corn

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · dw_innovation ·

    "Like many offbeat ideas, this one originated in a bar." (via David Corn) 👉 https:// link.motherjones.com/public/46 946274 # writing # literature # AI

    "Like many offbeat ideas, this one originated in a bar." (via David Corn) 👉 https:// link.motherjones.com/public/46 946274 # writing # literature # AI