contradiction

Contradictions

Different typologies

On a social level:

The problem description contains social expectations. We can find conflict between human beings and technology. The desired result is expressed but answers to typical questions are absent.

On an administrative level:

The problem description contains expectations from organizations and management. We are facing a conflict between human beings and a technical system. The answers are only partial and belong to the super system.

"I know what, but I don't know how"

No directions, solution is somewhere among many variants

On a technical level:

Conflicts appears within existing technical systems. The answers to typical questions are incomplete but lie within the system.

"I know how, but if I do something, something else gets worse"

Clearer situation, solution is hidden among several variants

On a physical level:

The problem description contains concrete physical phenomena. A conflict appears between physical properties of a specific element of the system. Answers to typical questions are formulated at the level of sub-systems.

"I know how and why, I don't know which means to use"

Problem is fully expressed, the solution is close

At this level, we can use the separation principles