The other problem with something like this at a Masters level is that you run a big risk of making no progress, even if you tackle some kind of sub-problem. Whe

The other problem with something like this at a Masters level is that you run a big risk of making no progress, even if you tackle some kind of sub-problem. When that happens it becomes hard to get your degree. Better to get the degree first, then start poking around the fringes.