Why problem statements aren't enough (letters.unchartedpathbreakthroughs.com)

31 points by mooreds 5 days ago

nilirl 3 hours ago

Scientists and consultants both build models.

The scientists do,

Step 1: Build Model

Step 2: Think of implications

Step 3: Check if observations make sense based on implications

Step 4: If wrong, refine model or go back to Step 1. If right, submit to other people and ask them to verify.

The consultants do,

Step 1: Build model.

Step 2: Tell people this is the right model.

taneq an hour ago

You’re missing the consulting steps:

0: Figure out what to build.

-1: Win contract.

-2: Declare that you have the best model and it’s perfect for this client.

:D

ericyd 5 hours ago

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lukan 5 hours ago

It is not technical advice. It seems some general career advice for tech people (don't just think in technical context).

But mainly it is a ad to hire her as your coach.

MDCore 2 hours ago

You're misapplying your evaluation here. The most you might say is "don't take front-end Dec advice from them".

Instead of discarding the whole thing, just take what's good and leave the rest.