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What is Black Box ?

A black box is a system where only the inputs (what goes in) and outputs (what comes out) are observed, focusing on its behaviour without examining how it works inside. It simplifies complex systems by emphasizing what they do, not how they do it.

Additional Glossary Terms

TRIZ

TRIZ is the Theory of Solving Inventive Problems (a Russian acronym for Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadach). Created by Genrich Altshuller starting in 1946, it is a science-based methodology designed to

Black Box

A black box is a system where only the inputs (what goes in) and outputs (what comes out) are observed, focusing on its behaviour without examining how it works inside.

Gestalt

The term ‘Gestalt’, originating from Germany, refers to the concept of ‘shape’ or ‘form’. It is central to a branch of psychology that highlights how the mind tends to perceive

Holism

Holism is an approach that emphasizes viewing systems as whole entities rather than merely a collection of separate parts. This perspective sees the parts in relation to the entire system,

Zero-Sum Game

A Zero-Sum Game is a situation where any gain by one part of the system results in an equal loss by another part of the system. In other words, the

Organized Simplicity

Organized simplicity includes situations with straightforward problems characterized by a limited number of components interacting in uncomplicated, predictable ways. For example, determining the total cost of groceries when each item