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WHERE GOOD IDEAS COME FROM by Steven Johnson
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Halu Hsieh posted on 2014/05/25Ever wonder where those brilliant 'aha!' moments come from? This video dives into the fascinating world of idea incubation and collaborative networks, revealing how serendipity and 'slow hunches' spark innovation throughout history! You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of how great minds connect.
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perspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
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UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
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US /taɪm/
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UK /taɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Speed at which music is played; tempo
- Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
- Transitive Verb
- To check speed at which music is performed
- To choose a specific moment to do something
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US /wɚk/
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UK /wɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- Everything created by an author, artist, musician
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bring into a specific state of success
- To be functioning properly, e.g. a car
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US /fɔrm/
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UK /fɔ:m/
- Noun
- Sports team or person's current winning record
- Document you complete when making an application
- Transitive Verb
- To organize something such as a club or group
- To develop; to come into a shape or substance
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