The ideal technical solution is one in which the required function is achieved by itself, without introducing new mechanisms or additional energy costs into the system.

Paraphrased from G. S. Altshuller, founder of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRIZ

#quote #TRIZ #Altshuller #engineering #problemsolving

Intriguing – an almost mechanical method for inventing things, apparently popular in the former #SovietUnion 🧐:

“TRIZ” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRIZ).

On HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18045322

#Russia #TRIZ #Altshuller #Innovation #Invention #Discovery