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The impression I get is, that they know this but aren't soliciting suggestions about non-role solutions
– AncientSwordRage
Commented Dec 10, 2022 at 19:15
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@AncientSwordRage Which is the point. You don't presume a solution. You look for the problems, and then you evaluate the fitness of available solutions. Putting forward a solution and then asking what problems it can be used for is exactly backwards. The best solution will often naturally fall out of a good understanding of the problem.
– jpmc26
Commented Dec 10, 2022 at 20:03
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I think it's fine to ask for solutions, with the implicit understanding that the description of the solution should include the problem it's solving. And if none of the solutions are compelling because they don't solve compelling problems, they won't be adopted.
– Steve Bennett
Commented Dec 14, 2022 at 0:34
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@SteveBennett A solution can appear compelling if it is presumed beforehand because it can influence how the nature of the problem is perceived. Seeking problems before solutions reduces the influence of biases. Proposing solutions and asking for problems increases their influence and discourages a deep examination, which lowers the likelihood of considering alternatives.
– jpmc26
Commented Dec 15, 2022 at 15:18

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