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Diabelli was a composer and publisher who invited 51 composers to contribute one variation each on a waltz theme he wrote. The list includes Schubert, the 11-year-old Franz Liszt, Mozart’s son — and Beethoven. Everybody but Beethoven did exactly what Diabelli asked: they wrote one variation. Beethoven wrote 33.
What Can Musical Variations Teach Us About Creativity?
nytimes.com
Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor open their new book, *[AI Snake Oil](https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691249131/ai-snake-oil?srsltid=AfmBOorHbypOHktYByYHjTaai6yIWbcS77l9JiliigOPk5Ry79A03WV7)*, with a thought experiment: Imagine a world where “vehicle” was the only word we used to refer to every mode of transportation. Debates about environmental impact, safety, cost, and so on would be confusing because we would be conflating bikes with spacecraft or trucks with buses.
AI Scams Are the Point
Edward Ongweso Jr.
Devote the back half of your life to serving others with your wisdom. Get old sharing the things you believe are most important. Excellence is always its own reward, and this is how you can be most excellent as you age.
From Strength to Strength
Arthur C. Brooks
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