[GLLUG] Teddy bear principle

[James Roberts]

In my long but limited experience (all experience is limited!) usually 
the problem isn't in explaining the problem, or in even solving the 
problem, it's in grasping what it *really* is in the first place. 
Especially so when it is explained to you by someone who doesn't 
understand the problem -- or solution -- domain... see most Gov. 
projects worldwide.

However explaining things to teddy bears, cats, and hat stands is an 
essential part of problem stress relief :) It does not work so well with 
dogs, they wag their tails whether it's explained well or badly :P

Merry Christmas/post-solstice [place festival here] & Feliz Fiestas/boas 
festas

MeJ


On 23/12/2020 11:24, Carles Pina i Estany via GLLUG wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> On Dec/23/2020, Andrew Black via GLLUG wrote:
> 
>> Some time ago someone suggested the idea of solving a tech problem by
>> explaining something to you teddy. He is very stupid so it makes sure you
> 
> [...]
> 
>> explain it well. Sometimes the process of explaining makes you find the
>> thing the clue you have missed.
>> I cant put my finger on where it came from (does it matter). Google is
>> taking me to all sorts of sites like "how to make teddies" and "why teddies
>> are called ted".
> 
> Other people have already sent good links or comments. Just one more:
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging
> 
> Cheers,
> 

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