Sunday, December 13, 2009
Choosing a problem
Bjorn Lomborg challenges us to prioritize what we are doing. He makes comparisons on resource allocation between big issues like climate change and malnutrition.
The Copenhagen Consensus analyzes the world problems in a systematic manner, and suggests we focus on things we have solutions for right now - go for more solutions than more ways to define the same problem.
I don't agree with the assessment of the priorities he presents, especially in light of the criticism he has received for shady scientific presentation of climate change. But I think it's an interesting way to think about the plethora of problems that people undertake. Resource allocating in imminent and important causes is a difficult task too decide.
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This guy likes to make things up/manipulate. Google him. But, he poses interesting ideas.
Thanks for pointing me toward the criticism that this guy has faced.
I wanted to more highlight the process that he is undertaking, which I think is something worthwhile in some respects, and something not commonly done in our society.
When and how different issues manifest themselves in the limelight and achieve priority on the agenda for action is complex, which intersects politics, science, and public engagement - I will try and look more into it.
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