# 360 Framing and Multiple Lenses The idea of 360 degree framing is incredibly powerful. We need to view a problem through multiple lenses. It exposes different facets of problem. Some lenses make problem very easy to solve (think how polar coordinates make cyclical problems easier to solve). > “In life and business, the person with the fewest blind spots wins. Removing blind spots means we see, interact with, and move closer to understanding reality. We think better. And thinking better is about finding simple processes that help us work through problems from multiple dimensions and perspectives, allowing us to better choose solutions that fit what matters to us. The skill for finding the right solutions for the right problems is one form of wisdom.” The great mental models, volume 1 Also, see Ray Dalio's notes on finding multiple independent thinkers and working with them on problems. This is the same idea, uncover blindspots and get a 360 degree view of a problem! --- Date: 20211107 Links to: [Big Ideas MOC](Big%20Ideas%20MOC.md) [Decision by Design MOC](Decision%20by%20Design%20MOC.md) Tags: References: * [The Knowledge Project, Shane Parrish, Mental Models](https://fs.blog/smart-decisions/)