there's a lot to unpack in that statement. A good problem is good for many different reasons: it's not enough that the problem be an important one, it should al

there's a lot to unpack in that statement. A good problem is good for many different reasons: it's not enough that the problem be an important one, it should also be the case that you have the techniques and knowledge to solve it; otherwise you'll be banging your head against the wall without success. As a student, you might know that a problem is important, but you might not yet have the tools to solve it; you might not even be aware of which tools can solve it.