the curse
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The main obstacle comes from what scientists call the "curse of dimensionality."
From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026
“I will not belittle that one bit. But I will say, it’s the curse of a leader.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
She has previously spoken about having depression and has described it as the "curse of the strong" after revealing she underwent electroconvulsive therapy to treat her own symptoms.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
In 30 years of prosecuting securities fraud for institutional investors, I can tell you that the curse of short-termism is real.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
That was the curse of dreaming: One woke to pallid reality, with neither wings on one’s shoulders nor goddess in one’s arms.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
