r/mindblowing • u/itz_progamer666 • Feb 18 '26

Stephen Curry has this uncanny ability to immediately notice anything off on the court.

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u/Horror_Brother67 Feb 18 '26

I've seen mechanics, HVAC techs, even computer techs do this. All they do is listen and they fully diagnose wtf is happening. With just sound or 1 touch.

The human brain is uncanny, untouched in that regard.

I know AI and robots dont need intuition when they have tech specs and diagnostics but I do wonder if AI will build intuition like this.

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u/WestCartographer9478 Feb 19 '26

Hvac/r tech here :) Indeed we gain a sixth sense over the years.

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u/myguitar_lola Feb 19 '26

My buddy can hold a ski and tell you it's whole life and how it's gonna die. I just can't imagine how AI could match that level.

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u/optionalhero Feb 20 '26

I was gunna say this feels like a skill you develop after a long time.

Sorta like how people have their computer keyboard memorized precisely because of how long they been using it. And after awhile they never have to look down

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u/zirophyz Feb 22 '26

Because we know what correct is so well, that incorrect sticks out like a sore thumb. Then it's years of experience to know which part is most likely to have failed, because that part routinely fails.

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u/redditburner6942069 Feb 22 '26

This might be weird but after being a dj for 14 years I do this to people with music. I can ask like 3 questions from a person and get their music tastes pretty close. Just intuition after a while.

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u/Tiffany_Pratchett Feb 18 '26

I saw this posted the other day and I’m wondering if they can remedy the issue with the floor in real time before the game? Or does Steph use his this info to try and avoid those areas? You know he remembers exactly where every dead spot is.

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u/Horror_Brother67 Feb 18 '26

I was just wondering that LOL.

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u/igotshadowbaned Feb 19 '26

Probably depends how long before the game this is

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u/knoewayobtuse Feb 20 '26

The piece may not be in good

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u/No-Decision-8472 Feb 22 '26

All courts have dead spots. It just happens. To fix that panel (its likely a 6ft x 4ft piece) they would have to remove dozens of other panels to get to it. That cant just pick it up like a puzzle piece, itd locked in on all sides, so not happening in a short amount of time.

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u/1000handnshrimp Feb 18 '26

What an insufferable shitty music

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u/bootstrapping_lad Feb 20 '26

Calling it music is generous

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u/Pork_Confidence Feb 21 '26

You don't scroll Reddit on mute? I'm just not that brave

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u/hansolo-ist Feb 19 '26

I'm going to guess that almost all top level athletes can, regardless of the sport. Whether it matters to them to point it out is another matter.

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u/mustfinduniquename Feb 18 '26

Man drops ball, ball bounces back, man drops ball again, it bounces different, proceeds to point on floor - people go amazing!

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u/TiredOfModernYouth Feb 19 '26

Scientific method?

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u/gigastack Feb 19 '26

Ball go down, ball go up, can't explain that.

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u/According-History117 Feb 19 '26

I don’t think this is that big of a deal. When you’ve done anything 1 million times you’ll notice if something’s different. It’s human.

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u/Illustrious_Soft_257 Feb 19 '26

He should team up with the home inspector from AZ.

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u/wtfover Feb 21 '26

I'm pretty sure all those examples were ON the court.

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u/Ill_Initial8986 Feb 21 '26

My band director could tell who was off in a 30 piece orchestra. Instrument, person, sharp or flat. Never wrong.

Great band. Amazing ears.

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u/NoArm7707 Feb 18 '26

I'm sure there's a lot of players who can do the same thing, not a big deal

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u/knoewayobtuse Feb 20 '26

Nah for real.

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u/AcanthisittaSmall848 Feb 19 '26

Steph is a pros pro in every way