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wild problem
A wild problem is a class of problems where the various parts that specify the problem can change, or keep changing, and there is no single "right" outcome to aim for. Every move or intended solution reveals new complications, trade-offs have no well-defined end, and "success" depends more on judgment and values rather than a clear formula or finish line. The term has distinct uses in the domains of mathematics and in social sciences and economics.
Article summary
A wild problem is a class of problems where the various parts that specify the problem can change, or keep changing, and there is no single "right" outcome to aim for. Every move or intended solution reveals new complications, trade-offs have no well-defined end, and "success" depends more on judgment and values rather than a clear formula or finish line. The term has distinct uses in the domains of mathematics and in social sciences and economics.
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- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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