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If You Think AI Can Make SNES Games, We Have Magic Beans We'd Love to Sell You (timeextension.com)
17 points by hammyhavoc 20 hours ago | hide | past | favorite | 3 comments




I’ve never understood this metaphor. His magic means worked it was the disbelievers who proved wrong. Is that what you’re saying?

The magic beans worked in the sense that they grew a massive stalk, but as the butcher saw a bargain in trading them for a cow, they were not that precious. One must also consider the opportunity cost of stealing from a giant (with an appetite for Englishmen) in this profit calculation.

I didn't write the article, I shared it. If you want to know what the author meant then ask the author.



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