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How to have a positive impact with your career (with Benjamin Hilton)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Factors of Scale, Solvability, and Neglectedness in Problem Solving
The effectiveness of problem solving can be assessed through three key factors: scale, solvability, and neglectedness. Scale refers to the scope of the problem, while solvability is a constant that approximates the likelihood of finding a solution, independent of the resources applied. Neglectedness quantifies the degree of attention a problem receives—more specifically, it reflects the ratio of resources (people or funding) to the existing input directed at the problem. If many resources are already allocated, the marginal benefit from adding more resources diminishes. Conversely, for issues that are underfunded or have fewer participants, there is a larger potential impact from additional contributions. This framework helps prioritize efforts in addressing problems by identifying those that are solvable, scalable, and neglected, maximizing the effectiveness of resources deployed to tackle them.
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