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Transactional Spaces

Nitzan Hermon
Painting of a peacock hidden in dense green foliage
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Nothing new is created in transactional spaces.

These are spaces that operate from a scarcity mindset, which is why they prioritize access and efficiency over value and creativity.

Creativity exists before language; once an idea is in language, it moves into production. A sentiment easily demonstrated in AI.

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