B2–C1 · FRM · XTHFRM003

The constraint we should design around is [X], not [Y]

A reusable frame from “Problem framing and reframing”. Define the problem before solving it, expose hidden assumptions, and choose a more useful frame.

EN · EnglishThe constraint we should design around is [X], not [Y].
DE · GermanDie Randbedingung, an der wir uns orientieren sollten, ist [X], nicht [Y].

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  1. RU · Translation

    Нужно проектировать вокруг пропускной способности проверяющих, а не теоретической производительности.

    EN · English

     The constraint  we  should  design around  is reviewer  capacity, not theoretical throughput.

    DE · German

     Die Randbedingung, an der  wir  uns  orientieren  sollten,  ist die Kapazität der Prüfer, nicht der theoretische Durchsatz.

  2. RU · Translation

    Нужно проектировать вокруг качества данных, а не размера модели.

    EN · English

     The constraint  we  should  design around  is data  quality, not model size.

    DE · German

    Die Randbedingung, an der  wir  uns  orientieren  sollten,  ist  die Datenqualität, nicht die Modellgröße.

Reasoning move · Frame

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What it does

Identify the constraint that should shape the solution rather than a convenient proxy.

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  1. A more useful way to frame [X] is as [Y], rather than [Z].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set · related logic
  2. Before we solve [X], we need to decide what counts as [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. If we define the problem as [X], we will optimise for [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. The question changes once we distinguish [X] from [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set

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