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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 ...