Problem Solving

I worry that as

I worry that as the problem-solving power of our technologies increases, our ability to distinguish between important and trivial or even non-existent problems diminishes. Evgeny Morozov

The greater the difficulty

The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. Epictetus

It is difficulties that show what men are. For the future, in case of any difficulty, remember that God, like a gymnastic trainer, has pitted you against a rough antagonist. For what end? That you may be an Olympic conqueror; and this cannot be without toil. Epictetus

The art of detection

The art of detection is finding a common denominator for the fractions of a case. Elsa Barker

I think life on

I think life on Earth must be about more than just solving problems… It’s got to be something inspiring, even if it is vicarious. Elon Musk

For me it was

For me it was never about money, but solving problems for the future of humanity. Elon Musk

The arts teach children

The arts teach children that in complex forms of problem-solving, purposes are seldom fixed, but change with circumstance and opportunity. Elliot W. Eisner

Cultural expectations shade and

Cultural expectations shade and color the images that parents-to-be form. The baby product ads, showing a woman serenely holding her child, looking blissfully and mysteriously contented, or the television parents, wisely and humorously solving problems, influence parents-to-be. Ellen Galinsky

Understanding child development takes

Understanding child development takes the emphasis away from the child’s character–looking at the child as good or bad. The emphasis is put on behavior as communication. Discipline is thus seen as problem-solving. The child is helped to learn a more acceptable manner of communication. Ellen Galinsky

There is no reason

There is no reason to believe that bureaucrats and politicians, no matter how well meaning, are better at solving problems than the people on the spot, who have the strongest incentive to get the solution right. Elinor Ostrom