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Chapter 13

Problem: Discovery

of Novel Properties

of Known Entities

A

    scientists in the early stages of

research is nding the best starting place. As individuals, we all of

necessity have a very local frame of reference when it comes to knowledge.

But this area of greatest familiarity to ourselves is actually the space least

likely to divulge a novel discovery, since by its very nature it is ground we

have already thoroughly trod. How do we look beyond the well known to

the greener pastures of unfamiliarity?

is is exactly where simple search technologies are found most want-

ing. How do we search for what we do not ...