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What does it mean?
People often choose convenient remedies first and then find a cause that fits the remedy, reversing logical order.
In plain terms
We pick easy solutions first then find problems to fix.
What can you take from it?
Desire often drives problem definition.

Where it applies

  • political strategy
  • problem solving
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • identify causes first
  • check motivations
  • plan logically

Questions to consider

  • Why do we prefer convenient solutions?
  • How does politics affect problem solving?

Another view

It assumes this happens systematically rather than occasionally.

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