Researcher suggests excessive creativity can hinder idea generation

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A blog post by B.A. Wolf argues that constantly striving for maximum creativity can be counterproductive. The author suggests that intentionally reducing creative effort can sometimes lead to more and better ideas. The post has been shared on the Hacker News forum, generating community discussion. This perspective challenges the common assumption that more creativity is always better in problem-solving.

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