[choppaface]

(pure) managers don't attempt to solve technical problems because such action usually obstructs individual contributors. What's apparent here is the substantial difference in perspective between managers and ICs. Managers tend to see social equilibria and the network effects of tech problems. ICs can see much, much more deeply into specific (and usually key) aspects of tech problems. A lot of classic conflicts arise when ICs-turned-managers overestimate the depth and completeness of their comprehension and try to lead the technical effort rather than compliment it. Hence a lot of managers are 'uninterested in problems.'