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How to Mind Goodhart’s Law and Avoid Unintended Consequences
- One of the first steps to solving a problem — data science or otherwise — is determining the right metrics to gauge success. Choose wisely.
Written by Will Koehrsen
Published on Oct. 19, 2021
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What Is Goodhart’s Law?
Goodhart’s Law is expressed simply as: “When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.” In other words, when we set one specific goal, people will tend to optimize for that objective regardless of the consequences. This leads to problems when we neglect other equally important aspects of a situation.
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Hmmm, I never fell into that trap.
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