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Why these political solutions might not work
In this video, Dr Jeremy Moulton introduces the idea that climate change is a 'super wicked problem' - one that is especially hard to resolve.
In this video, Dr Jeremy Moulton introduces the idea that climate change is a ‘super wicked problem’.
Super wicked problems are defined as having four characteristics:
- Time is running out.
- Those who cause the problem also seek to provide a solution.
- The central authority needed to address the problem is weak or non-existent.
- Irrational discounting of the future occurs.
Which of these four characteristics do you think is the biggest challenge for resolving climate change and why?
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