Ideation
The process of generating a broad set of ideas on a given topic, with no attempt to judge or evaluate them initially.
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“problem-solving process”
Yak Shaving
The process of performing a series of seemingly unrelated and often tedious tasks that are necessary to solve a larger problem.
Design Pattern
A reusable solution to common design problems that provides a standard way of addressing recurring issues in design.
Law of the Instrument
Also known as "Maslow's Hammer," a cognitive bias where people rely too heavily on a familiar tool or method, often summarized as "if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.".
Computational Thinking
A problem-solving process that includes logical reasoning, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking.
System Two
A mode of thinking, derived from Dual Process Theory, that is slow, deliberate, and analytical, requiring more cognitive effort and conscious reasoning.
Reverse Ideation
A creative thinking technique where the typical process is reversed to generate new ideas by considering the opposite of conventional assumptions.
Occam’s Razor
A principle that suggests the simplest explanation is often the correct one, favoring solutions that make the fewest assumptions.
Knowledge Engineering
The process of integrating knowledge into computer systems to solve complex problems, often used in AI development.