PsycHacks Episode 474: Some problems are their best solutions (don't make things worse)
Oct 21, 2024
Some problems are ironically their best solutions, leading to a cycle of new issues if not approached carefully. Over-complicating communication can disengage audiences, emphasizing the need for simplicity. Dysfunctional behaviors often have hidden protective roles, requiring context before intervention. Lastly, cynicism may be a protective mechanism, shedding light on the complexities of recommending therapy. Embracing these ideas can foster patience and understanding in navigating life's challenges.
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Problems Can Be Their Own Best Solution
- Many visible problems are actually the least-bad solutions available right now.
- Trying to fix them often creates larger, harder-to-solve problems.
Require Due Diligence Before Fixing Things
- Assume a problem is its own best solution until you do due diligence proving otherwise.
- Make the burden of proof rest on showing change will not create worse problems.
Teleprompter Tradeoffs Created Bigger Problems
- Orion describes buying a teleprompter to avoid looking down at scripts, which created worse visual and technical problems.
- He concluded the original issue was the least problematic and kept looking down at his script.