Intellectual Property

I find myself drawn to the concept of “discovery” rather than “invention” when considering human innovation. This framing suggests we uncover possibilities inherent in the universe rather than creating something entirely new—with some individuals finding ways to translate these discoveries into economic value. The Challenge of Originality # Moments of apparent insight often invite a humbling recognition: many seemingly novel ideas have precedents in earlier thought. The vast expanse of human intellectual history means few concepts emerge without antecedents or parallel development.