Thinking About Solving Problems - 3

The answer, “Because it’s wrong!” is the a solution to a problem.  For example, 

The Problem	Inadequate answer
Women don’t have equal right	“it’s wrong.”
The rich break the laws with impunity	“It’s wrong”
Tornadoes kill people	“It’s wrong:

Sorry! Saying that “It’s wrong” solves none of the above problems.  It might provide motivation to tackle the problem, but there is no strategy, not even a measurable goal, in the simplistic, “It’s wrong.”

I believe it is an unthinking response, often masquerading as profound thought, when a response to a problem is a put-down, a moralistic judgment or an impassioned deploring. 

Good thinking begins the process of solving a problem.  We’ll look at examples in future posts. 

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