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Drawing loosely on quantum mechanics concepts like entanglement and the holographic principle, the theory suggests that engaging with someone's knowledge or presence creates a mental connection that can be tapped when problem-solving. Personal anecdotes from the author and Michael illustrate how imagining an expert's perspective helped solve difficult technical problems. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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