Finding Problems to Solve

The cluster discusses the challenge of identifying real, worthwhile problems to solve rather than developing solutions in search of problems. Commenters emphasize that discovering meaningful problems is often harder and more crucial than solving them.

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NASA problems solve solving solved problems solve hard problems solve problem solving problem problem solving solution

Sample Comments

mycodebreaks Apr 28, 2012 View on HN

Finding the problem which can be solved is the hard part..

WalterBright Dec 28, 2021 View on HN

Many problems don't need solving!

aurem1 Jan 14, 2011 View on HN

yeah like solve an actual problem, you know what I mean?

ApolIllo Sep 17, 2021 View on HN

How do you identify which problems are worth solving?

warrenm Feb 26, 2018 View on HN

That's problem solving in a nutshell :)

pseudalopex Nov 16, 2021 View on HN

Solving a problem isn't all or nothing.

EzGraphs Jun 23, 2012 View on HN

I have gotten to the point that if I find a problem that no one seems to be solving - I wonder if it is the wrong problem ... or at least improperly formulated.

eadz Aug 2, 2016 View on HN

Don't look for ideas, look for problems to solve.

esafak Jan 29, 2025 View on HN

Can you give an example of a novel problem they can not help you solve?

geldedus Jan 28, 2014 View on HN

Nope. Solve a problem worth solving