Goodhart's Law Explained
Goodhart's Law highlights the pitfalls of using a measure as a target, leading to unintended consequences, as illustrated by the Cobra Effect and the breeding of rats for profit. When metrics become the focus, they can be manipulated, distorting the very processes they aim to improve. The discussion also touches on Campbell's Law, which warns that overemphasis on quantitative indicators can lead to corruption and misrepresentation of social realities.In this clip
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[MINI] Goodhart's Law
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