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Definition
Intelligent Trial and Error is a framework for the development of new technologies which is designed to encourage strategies that can deal with unintended consequences, [1] as well as minimize the primary pitfalls of traditional trial and error methods, which include unbearably costly outcomes, inflexibility, and a slow learning curve. [2]

When facing great uncertainty, Intelligent Trial and Error is a way of learning from experience during the process of developing new technology, allowing innovation to “become successfully shaped and reshaped over time,” [3] while minimizing organizational inertia, socioeconomic risks and other social aspects of such innovations [1] via five main strategies. These five strategies are: effective deliberation [3], fair decision-making processes [1], prudent protections against unacceptable risks [3], active preparations for learning from experience [3], and appropriate distribution and application of expert scrutiny and advice [1].

Effective Deliberation [3]
Take careful considerations to communicate concerns while the technology is still flexible, to make sure all participants are informed, and to make sure public decisions are reached and implemented.

In relation to nuclear power, most people are not properly informed of the events surrounding nuclear power and do not actually get to decide the fate of nuclear power. There is no significant effort to address public objections through fundamental redesigns of nuclear plants [3].

Fair Decision Making Process [1]
Highly transparent process where those who might be affected are fairly represented with appropriate distribution of authority.

People living near nuclear reactors are not always knowledgeable and do not normally have much to say. The decision making process becomes transparent because nuclear waste can be used to build bombs. Accountability, however, is an issue because it tends to be difficult to pinpoint the person responsible for unintended consequences.

Prudence [3]
The idea proper precautions can be made by gradually scaling up while sustaining flexibility.

Projects using nuclear power need to be prudent. "nuclear plants in the US are required to have evacuation plans in case radiations releases threaten local communities.” [3] There also back up sources of electricity in case there were nuclear power failures.

Active Preparation for Learning from Experience [3]
Being prepared for potential consequences so that learning can be achieved thus leading to further improvements.

Safety must be built into organizations and key pieces of equipment when operating with nuclear power [3]. It is well-funded and operated in areas where there are limited numbers of people that can potentially be harmed.

Appropriate Expertise
Ensuring proper research and development, communication, advisory assistance, and protection against widely shared conflicts of interest.

Nuclear power requires extensive research and development due to its potential risks. Normally, it is experts working with nuclear energy but it is important to keep continuous communication between these experts to achieve optimal results. Conflicts of interest include the avoidance of whether or not nuclear power should be used in either the energy and weaponry industries.