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Re:Ask HN: What weird or hard problems are you trying to solve? by buixuanquy on Monday July 06, 2020 @03:10AM (#23745451)
You should read this book:

How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveller

Re:Ask HN: What weird or hard problems are you trying to solve? by BoiledCabbage on Monday July 06, 2020 @11:30AM (#23748957)
Except doesn't the book not actually address its title and describe how to invent none of those things?

I believe OP is trying to actually write the book that one is supposed to be.