Evidence supports the possibility of solving complex problems without active conscious thinking, as research demonstrates that implicit cognition, latent planning, and unconscious processes can successfully drive problem-solving outcomes.
The retrieved papers include studies and conceptual frameworks showing that complex decisions and problem-solving strategies can occur via unconscious thought or implicit cognitive processes (e.g., Papers 2, 4, 6, and 10). None of the papers refute the general premise that problem-solving can occur without active conscious thinking; therefore, the claim is supported.