''Science fiction writers foresee the inevitable, and although problems and catastrophes may be inevitable, solutions are not.'' - Isaac Asimov
I ran across this quote today, and it got me wondering, why are problems inevitable, and not solutions? I mean, one could avoid a problem, wouldn't that be a solution? (Well, the problem would still exist, despite doing your best to avoid it.) Much of life has to do with solving problems, finding cures, beating the odds. At times, we don't find solutions easily, but if we persevere, wouldn't the solution then be inevitable? There's the ole ''see problems as opportunities'' mindset which takes time to retrain one's mind, in order to see results. But, results will come nonetheless.
But don't we all approach problems differently? If I can't find a solution, others might be able to help me. Hence, solutions are inevitable, I say. It just depends on who is in your inner circle and how much patience you have to find the solutions, together.
What do you think Asimov was getting at, and do you agree?
I ran across this quote today, and it got me wondering, why are problems inevitable, and not solutions? I mean, one could avoid a problem, wouldn't that be a solution? (Well, the problem would still exist, despite doing your best to avoid it.) Much of life has to do with solving problems, finding cures, beating the odds. At times, we don't find solutions easily, but if we persevere, wouldn't the solution then be inevitable? There's the ole ''see problems as opportunities'' mindset which takes time to retrain one's mind, in order to see results. But, results will come nonetheless.
But don't we all approach problems differently? If I can't find a solution, others might be able to help me. Hence, solutions are inevitable, I say. It just depends on who is in your inner circle and how much patience you have to find the solutions, together.
What do you think Asimov was getting at, and do you agree?