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Comment author: James_Miller 11 July 2015 04:11:04AM *  1 point [-]

A crazy idea is something most people would quickly dismiss because of the absurdity heuristic. We want crazy ideas that on reflection appear to have merit.

Comment author: Gunnar_Zarncke 11 July 2015 11:40:17AM 0 points [-]

Sure. But how to know beforehand? The absurdity heuristic works also on yourself.

But then "crazy idea" wasn't meant literally for more inspirational.

Comment author: James_Miller 11 July 2015 04:34:25PM 0 points [-]

The absurdity heuristic works also on yourself.

Good point, although you can develop a feel for what others consider absurd.

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