uncertaintymust
Uncertaintymust is a term used in discussions of decision theory, risk governance, and philosophy to denote a normative principle requiring explicit recognition and incorporation of uncertainty in judgments and actions. The core idea is not a technical formula but a standard by which statements, forecasts, and choices are judged: claims should be accompanied by an explicit statement of how uncertain they are, what factors drive that uncertainty, and how the uncertainty should affect conclusions or actions.
As a principle, uncertaintymust emphasizes transparency about the limits of knowledge and the need for robust
Origins and usage: The term is used by some scholars and practitioners in contemporary debates but is
Relationship to related ideas: It intersects with uncertainty quantification, Bayesian reasoning, the precautionary principle, and risk
Criticisms: Critics argue that the concept is vague, hard to operationalize, and could justify excessive conservatism