superwicked

adj

superwicked

adj

Etymology From super- + wicked.

1

Of or relating to a class of wicked problems that are particularly intractable because of limited time, lack of central authority, irrational discounting of the future, and the fact that those seeking to solve the problem are also causing it.

Social planning

  • Global warming is a superwicked problem.

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