Self-probleming solutions

[nminusone]

We've all heard of self-solving problems. (If you haven't then read this for an example.) Likewise those of us in the technology fields are pretty familiar with solutions in search of a problem. The other day, though, I ran into a new variation: Self-probleming solutions, which are solutions that are only needed because they cause the very problems

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[rdhdsnippet]

There's no logic at all that I can see to your statement, "...the only reason you'd need the moisture-wicking ability in the first place was because the design of the garment was unusually likely to ause perspiration."

If I'm going running, I'm going to sweat. The shirt I'm wearing isn't going to cause perspiration, the fact that I'm running is. And the moisture-wicking fabrics do work, while still being just as cool as other fabrics when you're not running.

[nminusone]

Wearing some fabrics will cause me to perspire, even when I would not perspire while doing the same activity while wearing similar clothes made from other fabrics.

[rdhdsnippet]

My issue was with your absolute. :)

What you said this time makes perfect sense.