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- Are social problems wicked problems?
- What makes a problem a wicked problem?
- Which of the following are examples of wicked problems?
Are social problems wicked problems?
A wicked problem is a social or cultural problem that's difficult or impossible to solve because of its complex and interconnected nature. Wicked problems lack clarity in both their aims and solutions, and are subject to real-world constraints which hinder risk-free attempts to find a solution.
What makes a problem a wicked problem?
A challenge can be considered a wicked problem if the following criteria are met: The problem has an unknown set of potential consequences. The amount of information available to “solve” the problem is unmeasurable. The problem is difficult to define and frame.
Which of the following are examples of wicked problems?
Climate change, biodiversity loss, persisting poverty, the advancing obesity epidemic, and food insecurity are all examples of such wicked problems.
