Why Theodore Sturgeon’s 90% rule matters more in the age of AI

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What happened

Sturgeon’s Law, often summarized as “90% of everything is crap,” was Theodore Sturgeon’s rhetorical response to critics who dismissed science fiction by highlighting its weakest examples.

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  • Sturgeon’s Law, often summarized as “90% of everything is crap,” was Theodore Sturgeon’s rhetorical response to critics who dismissed science fiction by highlighting its weakest examples.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:38:57 UTC.

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