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Why Write Your Own Book When An Algorithm Can Do It For You?

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By Adam Popescu

 

"Phil Parker is unlike any writer you've ever met - or read for that matter. That's because he doesn't write most of his books. Instead, the trained economist uses sophisticated algorithms that can pen a whole book from start to finish in as little as a few minutes. The secret is sophisticated programming mimicking the thought process behind formulaic writing. It can take years to create these programs, but once completed, new books can be churned out in minutes."

Jim Lerman's insight:

A virtual lollipop to whoever can identify the image for this post. Any takers?

If you know the answer, it means you're of a "certain age."

Sarah McElrath's curator insight, January 23, 8:48 AM

Hmm, does this count as art?

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100 images for visual brainstorming

100 images that can inspire you when you are brainstorming about new products or services.

Via Paula Barroca, Ken Morrison, Sandra Mason, Louise Robinson-Lay
Sandra Mason's curator insight, January 10, 4:09 AM

Great images, thought provoking.

Louise Robinson-Lay's curator insight, January 10, 6:49 PM

A handy visual resource.

Sarah McElrath's curator insight, January 28, 12:51 PM

Love the rainbow of colored post-its.