Do We Value Complexity Over Simplicity?

Creative Problem Solving

When the ball pen did not work in space, as ink did not flow in absence of gravity, millions were spent to develop a pen which would work. Then came a very simple suggestion, simply use a pencil!

Although many of us have heard of this story which describes how simple solutions can be arrived at, when seemingly complex problems are thought through with a calm mind. This story is purely fictional and just to explain the concept of valuing simplicity over complexity. The solution may be right in front of us most of the times. 

A video on a channel shows a young woman was given a math problem to solve, which she, after few minutes, gave up. When a child sitting beside her solved it in one go.
This was the problem and the solution.
Problem : 5 + 5 + 5 = 550 (add one straight line to make both sides equal)
Solution : 5 4 5 + 5 = 550

A website, whatwedoallday, trigged my thoughts further towards the simplicity in which seemingly complex problems can be managed and solutions be arrived upon. Do go through the link for some brain gym.

Although I'm not sure, and in no way am I claiming that all the problems of life are as simple to solve as discussed above. But we can give it a try to have a simple, out of the box solution.

Problem solving is the way many examinations and situations are judged today. Be it in academics or industry. At most times, I think, simplicity is the key.

I was giving deep thought to how life's practical problems pose and how we can tackle them, while I came across another article by Michel Morvan on LinkedIn 'Why Simple Solutions to Complex Problems Fail' This article made me ponder about the complexities of life itself. Situations that we face in families, office politics, power show and shifts of the nations in the world, crises faced by mankind, calamities, war and peace making. Many such issues are beyond simple as many entities are involved in it. Its a system which has to be taken into consideration in its entirety and can no way be considered in silos.

Ideally the cognitive overload we face solving life's macro issues cannot be replaced by some quick fix simple  solutions. Your thoughts??