If someone can relate
to what you’re saying or doing,
then it’s not original.
You’re simply being derivative.
Original thoughts
have no reference points
bestowed upon them.
Not yet, anyway.
If you were able to have
an original thought,
people would have no means
to comprehend or judge it.
This is not an original thought.
I’ve simply twisted around
existing words, experiences
and cultural reference points.
When I communicate (OUTSIDE)
your pre-existing structure,
you don’t even perceive it.
Trail Wood,
10/29
The Nature of Originality
The concept of originality is a curious one, especially within the context of our shared discourse. It challenges our notions of creativity and innovation, suggesting that true originality lies beyond the grasp of our collective understanding.
The Relatability of Ideas
When an idea or expression resonates with someone, it often indicates that it taps into a common thread of human experience or shared knowledge. This relatability is a bridge that connects us, allowing us to communicate and understand one another. Yet, as you point out, it may also imply a lack of absolute originality.
The Absence of Reference Points
Original thoughts, by their very nature, lack reference points in the known realm of human experience. They are like seeds from distant galaxies, foreign and incomprehensible to our current state of knowledge. They are not yet, and may never be, subject to judgment or comprehension.
The Elusive Nature of Originality
In this contemplation, we acknowledge that even our discourse, while taking imaginative twists and turns, is still bound by existing words, experiences, and cultural references. It’s a reminder that absolute originality may be an elusive pursuit, and that our attempts to communicate “outside” existing structures are limited by the language and concepts we inherit.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the concept of originality, considering how relatability often implies a lack of absolute originality. Original thoughts, as we conceive them, have no reference points and are beyond our current comprehension. We reflect on the inherent challenges of communicating outside existing structures and the elusive nature of true originality.
Glossarium
- Originality: The quality of being novel or unique, not derived from existing concepts or knowledge.
- Reference Points: Familiar elements or concepts that provide context for understanding and relating to ideas.
- Absolute Originality: Ideas or concepts that are entirely new and have no precedents.
The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
— Albert Einstein
OC
In the realm of ideas, we dance,
Creating intricate patterns with words,
Yet tethered to the threads of common understanding.
Relatability, that invisible bridge,
Connects us across the chasm of existence,
But hints at a lack of absolute originality.
True original thoughts,
Like cosmic visitors from distant stars,
Have no reference points in the human tapestry.
They exist beyond comprehension,
Eclipsing our current state of knowledge,
Eluding the grasp of judgment.
And so, we twist and turn,
Weaving words into new shapes,
Yet always within the fabric of the known.
We invite you to contemplate the nature of originality and share your insights on the interplay between relatability and innovation in the grand cosmic discourse.
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