They say we offer simple answers to complex problems. Well, perhaps there is a simple answer - not an easy answer - but simple.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reagan argues that simple solutions can exist for complex issues even if implementing them is hard.
- In plain terms
- Some complex problems have simple answers, even if they aren't easy.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for clarity in complex problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes an answer simple vs easy?
- When is simplicity misleading?
Another view
Not all complex problems have simple answers.
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