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Originally Posted by filtherton
In terms of real value, ie, worth in terms of sandwiches and rent, a brilliant idea is worthless if no one wants it and if you can't convince people to pay for it. Hence, demand.
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This is along the lines of the thought that popped up in my head this afternoon.
A brilliant idea that never generates any demand isn't merely worthless; it's considered a failure.
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