phrases

Question 1

what is a wicked problems

Answer 1

wicked problems are highly complex problems.
it is a dysfunctionality within a complexed system
-they are systemic and emergent

Question 2

how is interdependence a problem

Answer 2

these problems have Manny deep and unknown interconnections and interdependencies

Question 3

what is complexity

Answer 3

the state or quality of being intricate or complicated

Question 4

what are some examples of wicked problems

list at lest 5 of the 9

Answer 4

1) climate change
2) cyber security
3) environmental degradation
4) multicultural integration
5) sprawling mega cities
6) political gridlock
7) poverty
8) inequality
9) food security

Question 5

why might a system have a wicked problem

Answer 5

dysfunctional 
unstructured 
open-ended
interconnected 
interdependent 
multidimensional 
unbounded - often through space and time

Question 6

what is a issue found with wicked problems within a system

Answer 6

found to be very hard to contain and structure

Question 7

what is interdependence

Answer 7

deep unknown connections between one or many things within a system

• everything is connected but with an unknown centre, no start or finish.
• when you try to pull on one part you end up getting the whole thing

Question 8

common issues with wicked problems

Answer 8

due to there intimidating nature most people are found overwhelmed, and respond with denial. Leading to people taming the problem and ultimately over simplifying it

Question 9

complex problems signify for a need in what approach

Answer 9

paradigm shift approach
-to recontextualize the issue
-breaking out established assumptions
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Question 10

what does tackling truly complexed problems (wicked problems) require

Answer 10

system thinking

• to integrate the many different dimensions and perspectives of the problem
• by having a holistic point fo view