I see what you mean NJ5 about looking for places to use it and they should be. It never ceases to surprise me when I see someone take something we've had for years and come up with a new use for it.
Looking for new places to use it isn't so bad but I don't think I follow with your problem first solution later comment?
Why shouldn't we look for new ideas instead of looking for new problems? That way of thinking will only hold us back?