Agent skill
scientific-problem-selection-the-central-insight
Sub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: The Central Insight (+5).
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SKILL.md
The Central Insight (+5)
The Central Insight
Problem Choice >> Execution Quality
Even brilliant execution of a mediocre problem yields incremental impact. Good execution of an important problem yields substantial impact.
The Time Paradox
Scientists typically spend:
- Days choosing a problem
- Years solving it
This imbalance limits impact. These skills help invest more time choosing wisely.
Evaluation Axes
For Evaluating Ideas:
- X-axis: Likelihood of success
- Y-axis: Impact if successful
Skills help move ideas rightward (more feasible) and upward (more impactful).
The Risk Paradox
- Don't avoid risk--befriend it
- No risk = incremental work
- But: Multiple miracles = avoid or refine
- Balance: Understood, quantified, manageable risk
The Parameter Paradox
- Too many fixed = brittleness
- Too few fixed = paralysis
- Sweet spot: Fix ONE meaningful constraint
The Adversity Principle
- Crises are inevitable (don't be surprised)
- Crises are opportune (don't waste them)
- Strategy: Fix problem AND upgrade project simultaneously
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