The Emergence Machine

Problem Solving

abstract · cognitive · Level 10 · E9

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Each concept here is mapped to its prerequisites — the ideas you'd need first to understand it — all the way down to four foundations: Space, Time, Energy, Pattern. Click any prerequisite to drill down, or scroll for the chain graph.

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Emergence definition

problem-solving emerges from reasoning + cognition. It requires intelligence, pattern.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “problem-solving” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Source: Wiktionary — “problem-solving”. Content available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Historical origin

Origin word
problem-solving
Origin language
eng

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL10L9L8L7L2L1L0Problem SolvingReasoningIntelligenceThoughtLearningMind… intermediate l…FormLifeStructureChangeMatterProblemQuantityEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesProblem SolvingL10ProblemL1IntelligenceL8ReasoningL9E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Problem L1 (requires)
    Problem solving is the cognitive process of identifying and applying solution patterns to resolve a discrepancy or obstacle through the use of reasoning and intelligence.
  • Intelligence L8 (requires)
    Problem-solving requires intelligence
  • Reasoning L9 (foundational)
    Reasoning provides the foundational basis for understanding problem solving.