An Algorithm for Generating Ideas

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First, write down a bunch of things. Then mix each pair of things together into new things. Figure how to do the new things. ??? Profit. This is a surprisingly useful exercise. I'm surprised nobody does this IRL. In this exercise, you don't have to be an expert in any field (but it helps a lot). It didn't take a genius to say, "Uber for people's...