> If you can't isolate and articulate the problem without referencing your tech stack and tooling, or your explanation gets all muddy and convoluted, you haven't actually identified the essential complexity of a problem
100%. I don't have much to add but I've really enjoyed our discussion.
Have you seen this talk by Mike Acton? If you haven't, it might really resonate with you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0ItVEVjHc