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If you critique your own problem solving process, you can get smarter with every problem. Here's a demonstration of how to do that.
00:00 Introduction
00:44 The problem at hand
1:28 Understanding the problem
4:57 Examining an easier version of the problem
6:45 Developing useful distinctions and language
10:19 My first solution attempt
13:08 First attempt at a solution
13:55 Reorganizing where we are so far
14:44 Second attempt at a solution
18:51 I realize my mistake
20:39 What lessons should we be learning?
I got the problem from The Art and Craft of Problem Solving by Paul Zeitz. It's 2.4.16 in the third edition (2017).
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Edited by Presage: https://www.presage.media/
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If you critique your own problem solving process, you can get smarter with every problem. Here's a demonstration of how to do that.
00:00 Introduction
00:44 The problem at hand
1:28 Understanding the problem
4:57 Examining an easier version of the problem
6:45 Developing useful distinctions and language
10:19 My first solution attempt
13:08 First attempt at a solution
13:55 Reorganizing where we are so far
14:44 Second attempt at a solution
18:51 I realize my mistake
20:39 What lessons should we be learning?
I got the problem from The Art and Craft of Problem Solving by Paul Zeitz. It's 2.4.16 in the third edition (2017).
Join my online learning community: benjaminkeep.com/community
Edited by Presage: https://www.presage.media/
I support an organization called GiveInternet.org (giveinternet.org/) that provides internet access and educational opportunities to students in need worldwide. Learn more at giveinternet.org/. If you choose to donate, please use this donation link to double your impact: giveinternet.org/BenjaminKeep.
