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Michael W Hamm1

  • 1Depts of Community, Agriculture, Recreation, and Resource Studies; Crop and Soil Sciences; Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.

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Wicked problems, like achieving a healthy food system, are complex and cannot be fully solved. Efforts should focus on improving the situation rather than seeking a definitive solution.

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Area of Science:

  • Food systems science
  • Public health
  • Sustainability studies

Background:

  • Wicked problems are characterized by complex, interconnected factors and evolving conditions, making them inherently unsolvable.
  • Traditional problem-solving approaches are insufficient for addressing wicked problems due to their multifaceted nature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline principles for addressing the wicked problem of achieving a healthy food system.
  • To reframe the goal from solving to improving the food system.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of wicked problems.
  • Application of wicked problem framework to food systems.

Main Results:

  • A healthy food system is a wicked problem with no definitive endpoint.
  • Progress involves continuous improvement and adaptation rather than complete resolution.

Conclusions:

  • Focusing on iterative improvement is key to advancing toward a healthy food system.
  • Understanding food systems as a wicked problem necessitates adaptive strategies and stakeholder engagement.