From 59720393bfd10cb20723902d5f9587b8d0e2ed31 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonas Smedegaard Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:33:14 +0200 Subject: Move projects/editorials → articles. MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- articles/tool.mdwn | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 42 insertions(+) create mode 100644 articles/tool.mdwn (limited to 'articles/tool.mdwn') diff --git a/articles/tool.mdwn b/articles/tool.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..23cc232 --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/tool.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +# A computer is an advanced tool for logical and effective problem solving + +[[!meta date="2005-02-21"]] +[[!meta updated="2005-02-21"]] +[[!tag blog editorial]] + +## Advanced: Undergone development, moved some steps forward + +People tend to look at the word "advanced" as a positive term - as similar to +"improved". But all it means is it has undergone development. + +>A rotten tomato is an advanced tomato. + +To determine if development is positive one must consider the direction it is +taking. + +One could say that advancing implies moving forward, but "forward" isn't +always the best way to go. + +## Logical: Structured, clinical + +Logical is not the same as "simple". +Although logical expressions can be as simple as "2+2=4", a computer contains +so many layers of logic that they cease to be simple. + +>Computers are constructed logically, but so complex that they can be built only +>"somewhat flawless." + +## Effective: having a rapid impact + +When you are effective you get alot done in a small amount of time or effort. + +A tool is effective only if you become effective by using it. + +>For someone who don't know the path, no wind is a good wind. + +## Problem solving + +Biggest challenges is in locating and describing a problem, not in fixing it. +Problem solving badly prepared can even be damaging, because problematic +structures below the surface can get even better hidden by a too simple "quick +fix". -- cgit v1.2.3