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His talent identification method reveals a deeper meaning:
Innovation doesn't come from knowing all the right answers.
It comes from being willing to explore the wrong ones.
James Gleick shares the common character traits of geniuses: https://t.co/bY2pNhEow3

This was Einstein's real test:
Not whether someone could spot errors, but whether they could see the hidden possibilities within "wrong" ideas.
He called it "productive confusion" - the ability to let go of established rules and explore new territories. https://t.co/tCszAOb3q1

His process was unconventional:
1. Give the candidate a known physics problem
2. Let them solve it
3. Show them the "wrong" solution
4. Watch their reaction
What he looked for wasn't knowledge - it was something far more valuable... https://t.co/tyJuqrmrjq
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