Thinking outside the bot.

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You just described pretty much exactly the sort of intelligence David and I hold in highest regard. There's a difference between creative problem solving and whimsical speculation.

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I agree. Now take out the word whimsical (and add a few things, although I'll settle for the removal of the word)and your reply says something.

It is that difference that I am talking about. The span between creative problem solving and speculation (to use your word) that I am talking about.

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I don't really want to remove the word 'whimsical.' Regardless, though, what are you trying to say? As I see it there is a very simple distinction here:

creative problem solving = good.
metaphysical thrashing (my replacement phrase) = bad.