The story
Popularized by sociologist Robert K. Merton.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
unintended consequence
Today it means: An outcome of a purposeful action that is not intended or foreseen. Full definition →
Today it means: An outcome of a purposeful action that is not intended or foreseen. Full definition →
Popularized by sociologist Robert K. Merton.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.