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How do you simplify complicated problems?
First, one must recognize that the complexities of most large and complex problems are usually not inherent to the problem itself, but rather in the mind's perception of it. This is because when we try to solve a problem, we tend to encounter difficulty when trying to understand it fully. The best way for us humans (most of us) to approach this is by breaking down into smaller parts what seems like an insolvable whole.
By doing this, we can get a clearer picture of the problem and solve it with more ease. A good example would be when you first start playing an RPG game like Final Fantasy VII or Skyrim.
Upon first starting the game, you might be overwhelmed by the number of things to do. There are tons of different places to go and people to talk with. This is where a lot of players get stuck because they try to tackle everything at once. However, if one were to break down this seemingly complex problem into smaller pieces (say each town), it becomes much more manageable.
This is what I mean by that most problems are not inherently complex or complicated, but it's our perception of them. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Such as the problem of 'what happens when we die?'. This seems like an unsolvable question without actually knowing what death is. By going through different scenarios (maybe I'm going to be reincarnated), one eventually comes up with a possible solution.
An example of this would be 'I should take care of my health and not live a reckless lifestyle so that I can live longer.' Another good example is the problem of 'How do you prove something does or doesn't exist?'.
This problem seems inherently complex because it's difficult to even discuss the topic without getting into an argument. One person might say 'The Loch Ness Monster does exist' while another says 'Nope'. But by breaking down the problem, one can see that there is no single concrete answer.