Are you better served by a map?
Or by a compass?
When the challenge you face is well known, there will be an existing map. It may not be 100% accurate, or serve your exact purpose, but it is a starting point. In other cases, when the terrain of your challenge isn't well known, or changes all the time, all you might have is a compass to keep you on track.
Asked by: Joi Ito
https://www.ted.com/talks/joi_ito_want_to_innovate_become_a_now_ist
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