I have been applying for inventions dealing with space-time and other matters for some time now.

My patented inventions are "science fiction novel/anime dependent."

(Incidentally, "Steins;Gate" aired "after" my application.)

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However, with the recent emergence of generative AI and the metaverse, "relying on science fiction novels/animations" has become difficult.

Yesterday, too, I spent all night in the group chat room struggling with a patent story idea.

Though "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.," as defined by science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke,

In my opinion,

"Well-developed general-purpose technology is a disincentive to invention.

I believe this to be true.

I am now exhausted from simulating an intra-brain battle (argument) with the patent examiner regarding Article 29(2) of the Patent Law (inventive step).