# Creating tight problem definitions is valuable People often lump tightening problem definitions (which is helpful) with pointing out problems without tightening (not helpful.) Tightening problem definitions make the problem more legible and [[Legibility enables action]]. Some examples of this are * [[The Longevity FAQ - Making of]] ## Related * [[Demystification involves a lot of context]] * [[Paul Graham’s essays are powerful because they demystify things]] * [[Top down problems and bottom up solutions]] [Web URL for this note](http://notes.benjaminreinhardt.com/Creating+tight+problem+definitions+is+valuable) [Comment on this note](http://via.hypothes.is/http://notes.benjaminreinhardt.com/Creating+tight+problem+definitions+is+valuable)