[alstonite]

This feels like a classic example of the concept that simple ≠ easy

[godelski]

In that sense most things are simple. Though it's also simple to over simplify. Since often simplicity arises out of the accumulation of expert analysis rather than being obvious from the get go. Which I think is just as important as what you say:

  Simple != easy
  Simple != obvious
  Simple != intuitive
  Simple != easy to understand

I think if people remembered these things then things would be more simple. I'll add one more relationship

  Elegant == Simple
  Simple  != elegant

[philipov]

Simple means not complex, means not composed of even simpler parts. A twelve step plan is literally a list of simpler parts, making it not simple. Most things are complex, since there are so many ways to combine simples. It is an ironic title.

[IshKebab]

Yeah kind of feels like "writing a hit novel is simple - you just need a plot that is engaging, well written prose, and a satisfying story arc".

I mean... yeah kind of obvs. Very "rest of the owl".

[christophilus]

Well, that wouldn’t give you a “hit” novel. That would give you a good novel. Hit != Good