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He envisions a future where AI not only organizes information but also sparks creative links and cross-disciplinary connections—fostering innovation, especially in times of complex societal challenges.
From Organizing Data to Generating Creative Ideas
Johnson highlights how AI can assist with generating new ideas and cross-pollination of disciplines, which is essential for innovation. He explained how he uses notebooks to gather diverse information—such as topics like the gold rush or anti-nuclear movements—and then prompts the AI to suggest story openings or interesting perspectives. The AI's ability to generate permutations of ideas serves as a creative partner, inspiring new directions and insights.