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[Nov. 29th, 2009|11:18 pm] |
http://dimkin.livejournal.com/437701.html
Real-time problem-solving.
The problem is caused by a context change, i.e. a key system component(condom) is no longer available to assemble a moonshine-making contraption. An additional confusion factor - the component is "borrowed" from another context (sex), therefore its functionality within the system is not immediately clear.
First direction for problem-solving - substitution, e.g. with other expandable devices (rubber glove, balloon, etc.). Result - failure. The devices are not available either.
Second direction - functional substitution from an earlier system, i.e. an alternative implementation for an air valve. The missing component can be made the same way as in the previous iteration of the moonshine-making design.
Third direction - functional substitution with a new component, e.g. a new design for an air valve.
Note the transition from impossible to relatively trivial. |
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