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Is the lone genius a total myth?
Use the power of collaboration
The power of collaboration shows up everywhere: between professor and student, where the student learns from the professor, and the professor discovers new things from the questions of the student.
If you want to find a new collaborative,
- meet up with people who share your interests.
- Look for the person that challenges you the most. The person may be very different from you and even drive you crazy.
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The “Eureka!” moment
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The lone, eccentric geniuses
In reality, creativity is a team sport.
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Making your thoughts visible
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