The Importance of Humility and in solving complex problems

Caution is necessary when tackling big social problems as we often do not know the correct solutions. Approaching these problems with a clear idea of what the answer should be can lead to failure and disappointment. It is important to be honest about our limited knowledge and advocate for rigorous evaluation after implementing solutions. Having a spirit of humility is essential when trying to bring about change. Our goal should be to fail fast rather than avoid failure altogether because most solutions we attempt will not work. These problems are difficult to solve, which is why they persist.

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