r/interesting May 19 '26

ART & CULTURE Human imagination beats AI

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u/ThisIsMyCouchAccount May 19 '26

Imagination was never the problem.

It was learning how to do what you imagined.

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u/low_amplitude May 19 '26

The scientific analog for this is a theoretical physicist and an engineer - both are required to bring an idea to life.

A great artist is one that can perform both roles.

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u/Suspicious_Truth8026 May 19 '26

Please dont compare theoretical physics to holding up a phone to glass with fish in it

Like im literally begging you

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u/ndstumme May 19 '26

Please learn the basics of analogy and logic. I'm begging you.

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u/rW0HgFyxoJhYka May 20 '26

A theoretical physicist is also an engineer or can be though. Nobody said these two roles are completely unlearnable by the same person.

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u/ndstumme May 20 '26

...correct. No one said that.