According to experts in problem-solving, like Dwayne Spradlin, the first and biggest step in finding solutions is to correctly define the problem and make sure we are solving the right problem. In his Harvard Review article, Spradlin quotes Einstein as saying: "If I were given one hour to save the planet, I would spend 59 minutes defining the problem and one minute resolving it." This makes sense, and according to Spradlin, the first step consist mostly of "asking questions until you get to the root cause of a problem."
With this in mind, here are some questions that came to my mind regarding mass murders such as Sandy Hook and other serious acts of human violence. Who all are and aren't committing serious acts of violence? Why are they committing the serious acts of violence? What are they using to commit the serious violence, and when and how? Who are the victims, and where were they victimized? What is the historical trend for mass murders and other serious acts of human violence, and are the trends and rates different from one local to another? In other words, what anti-violence measures have been taken in the past, and which measures appear to have been most successful?
Please feel free to answer these questions as you see fit, and I will do so as well. Documentation in support of your answers where possible would also be greatly appreciated. Also, please feel free to post other relevant problem-defining questions and insights.
It will be interesting to see if we are able to reach a consensus in defining the problem.
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