The algorithm of binary search, or “chop,” popularized by computer scientists reminds us of the power of subtraction in decision making.
One might find a similar benefit in reducing the time horizon of a scenario as well.
Never thought about it in terms of eliminating half the potential contributing factors, but that totally makes sense.
What do you mean by "time horizon"?
"time frame"
If you have a vexing problem and, as a thought experiment, cut your time horizon down to one day. The way you'd solve for a problem that must be solved tomorrow often carries much of the same mechanisms if you had a much longer deadline too.
One might find a similar benefit in reducing the time horizon of a scenario as well.
Never thought about it in terms of eliminating half the potential contributing factors, but that totally makes sense.
What do you mean by "time horizon"?
"time frame"
If you have a vexing problem and, as a thought experiment, cut your time horizon down to one day. The way you'd solve for a problem that must be solved tomorrow often carries much of the same mechanisms if you had a much longer deadline too.