Why “Problem” is being discussed
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Non-technical managers don't want to wait for the 'nerds' to 'do it right' because that takes a long time and the nerds don't agree on how best to solve the problem because most…
by seethishat · Nov 4, 2026
I think this is going to be a problem for a while, with lots of self-proclaimed expert "LLM detectors" accusing others of using LLMs to write, without any actual evidence other…
by sbarre · Nov 4, 2026
It's probably fair to say that this problem existed without AI already considering the simple scale of human knowledge and in fact the specialist now only focus on their tiny li…
by redwood · Nov 4, 2026
> Key problem is that we've allowed a company that's always been this way to form a monopoly. I don’t think anyone “allowed” them - quite the opposite. They’ve made generational…
by r3trohack3r · Nov 4, 2026
The EU will release a statement where they claim to be very concerned. Then maybe write an additional 1200 page regulation on industrial refrigeration that will fix the problem…
by bone_frequency · Nov 4, 2026
I think this is misunderstanding the problem with std::regex -- the problem isn't so much that it provides a "spec for what the batteries should look like" but rather that it is…
by klempner · Nov 4, 2026
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Problem solving is the process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles, a frequent part of most activities. Problems in need of solutions range from simple personal tasks to complex issues in business and technical fields. The former is an example of simple problem solving (SPS) addressing one issue, whereas the latter is complex problem solving (CPS) with multiple interrelated obstacles. Another classification of problem-solving tasks is into well-defined problems with specific obstacles and goals, and ill-defined problems in which the current situation is troublesome but it is not clear what kind of resolution to aim for. Similarly, one may distinguish formal or fact-based problems requiring psychometric intelligence, versus socio-emotional problems which depend on the changeable emotions of individuals or groups, such as tactful behavior, fashion, or gift choices. Read more on Wikipedia