Creativity as an Exact Science: The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving

Key Concepts and Strategies

Genrich Altshuller's book «Creativity as an Exact Science: The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving» is a fundamental work in the field of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ). The main concepts and strategies outlined in the book include:
1.Algorithm of Inventive Problem Solving (ARIZ) — a systematic method that helps find solutions to complex problems using a set of tools and rules.
2.Contradictions — a central concept in TRIZ, where a problem is solved by identifying and eliminating contradictions that hinder goal achievement.
3.Ideal Final Result (IFR) — a concept aimed at achieving the most efficient solution with minimal resource expenditure.
4.Laws of technical system development — a set of patterns that describe the evolution of technical systems and help predict their development.
5.Resource utilization — a strategy focused on the effective use of available resources for problem-solving.
6.System evolution — understanding how systems develop and change over time, allowing for predictions of future changes and adaptation.
7.Methods for overcoming psychological inertia — techniques that help overcome habitual thinking patterns and find unconventional solutions. These concepts and strategies form the foundation of TRIZ and help systematically approach inventive problem-solving.