Many people attempt to solve problems that either don't exist or are not the root cause of the symptoms they experience, often due to insufficient problem definition.

Addiction is not the problem; it's the solution to an underlying stressor. People often turn to substances or behaviors to escape discomfort or pain.

People can become addicted to stress, needing high levels of activation to feel alive, especially those with backgrounds in high-stress environments like combat veterans.

People often become entrenched in extreme positions, leading to counterproductive behaviors that hinder creativity and problem-solving.

Developers often struggle with stress sensing and management, feeling pressured to work excessive hours, which leads to superficial solutions like mindfulness apps instead of addressing the root causes of burnout and neglect of their own well-being.

Throughout history, people are good at solving problems, but they often focus on the wrong problems, spending 95% of their effort on solutions rather than identifying the right issues to address.

When stressed, I find myself glued to my phone, which creates a feedback loop of seeking comfort through digital distractions.

When stressed, developers tend to focus on eliminating the source of their stress, such as completing a demanding task, rather than addressing their own well-being.

Chatter can be detrimental because it consumes our attentional resources, making it harder to focus on problem-solving.