Humans are Underrated

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Geoff Colvin is a journalist, broadcaster, author and speaker who’s written books like The Upside of the Downturn as well as the bestseller Talent is Overrated. He studied at Harvard and received an MBA from New York University.

I hope you enjoy this revised version of the paragraph! Have you ever experimented with a dish using a recipe created by a computer? No? If given the opportunity, you should definitely give it a try! It is proven that computers can be innovative, and cooking serves as a prime illustration. IBM trained their supercomputer Watson to become the ultimate inventive chef. Initially, Watson analyzed numerous pre-existing recipes and all the possible food pairings, like tomatoes and oregano. It was also provided with the chemical compositions of various ingredients. It was then instructed to devise completely new recipes. One of the outcomes, the Austrian Chocolate burrito, consisting of ground beef, dark chocolate, mashed edamame, apricot purée, and cheese, was introduced from a food truck at the South by Southwest festival in Austin – and it received great feedback. It is evident that computers have the ability to carry out creative assignments. However, authentic creative breakthroughs still primarily stem from human interaction. Take into consideration inventive companies such as Apple, Google, and Pixar. They actively promote creativity by fostering serendipitous connections among employees – connections that ignite innovative ideas. For instance, Google provides exceptional food in their cafeteria, leading everyone to dine there. While waiting in line, individuals often strike up conversations with unfamiliar faces. Additionally, there are elongated tables instead of small ones, increasing the likelihood of sitting next to a stranger. Then there are the strategies adopted by Steve Jobs: he designed Pixar's headquarters with a central meeting spot where all employees could mingle. Furthermore, at Apple, he was renowned for his direct face-to-face meetings, obtaining feedback from everyone personally.

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