Tag Archives: problem

What is a problem?

Posted on 2017-03-12 by E

I originally posed this idea in my list of short stubs.  Under that heading I briefly outlined: What is a problem – On the path of problem solving, understanding what a problem is will help you to understand how to attack … Continue reading →

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Good and bad ways to do Comfort Zone Expansion (CoZE)

Posted on 2016-10-07 by E

From the CFAR syallabus, (which may in time change) is a suggestion to take actions that put you outside of your comfort zone even though you might not want to.  Their rational is something along the lines of encouraging you … Continue reading →

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Qualia of the problem

Posted on 2016-10-06 by E

I have a generic rant about the qualia of the problem.  It goes something like this: Qualia are a philosophical concept, they refer to subjective personal experience that can not be described, they are personally experienced and cannot be communicated. … Continue reading →

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many draft concepts

Posted on 2016-09-06 by E

I create ideas at about the rate of 2 a day, without trying to.  I write at about a rate of 1.5 a day.  Which leaves me always behind.  Even if I write about the best ideas I can think … Continue reading →

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People who lie about how much they eat are jerks

Posted on 2016-08-08 by E

Weight loss journey is a long and complicated problem solving adventure.  This is one small factor that adds to the confusion.  You probably have that one friend.  Appears to eat a whole bunch, and yet doesn’t put on weight.  If … Continue reading →

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The meta-strategy – Against the five love languages

Posted on 2016-08-03 by E

You are in a relationship, someone made some objection about communication, you don’t seem to understand what’s going on.  Many years later you find yourself looking back at the relationship and reflecting with friends.  That’s when someone brings up The Five … Continue reading →

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The problem – analyse a conversation (Part 2)

Posted on 2016-08-02 by E

From part 1: http://bearlamp.com.au/the-problem-tm-analyse-a-conversation/ I had a chat with a person who admitted to having many problems themselves.  I offered my services as a problem solving amateur, willing to try to get to the bottom of this.  Presented is the conversation … Continue reading →

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The Problem (TM) – Analyse a conversation

Posted on 2016-07-26 by E

I had a chat with a person who admitted to having many problems themselves.  I offered my services as a problem solving amateur, willing to try to get to the bottom of this.  Presented is the conversation (With details changed … Continue reading →

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