Comment on YX ProblemparentComments−ShamelessC2yWhy did you think that was the first usage? The conversation linked even implies they’re referring to a previously known concept - no one said “I call this the “YX problem”. Merely reiterated a common cultural touchstone.−Dylan168072yno one said “I call this the “YX problem”Right, they said "What would you call [it], the YX Problem?"Is there a meaningful difference as far as coining a term?The idea of "what if this phenomenon happens in reverse" existed, but adding a name isn't nothing.
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Why did you think that was the first usage? The conversation linked even implies they’re referring to a previously known concept - no one said “I call this the “YX problem”. Merely reiterated a common cultural touchstone.
Right, they said "What would you call [it], the YX Problem?"
Is there a meaningful difference as far as coining a term?
The idea of "what if this phenomenon happens in reverse" existed, but adding a name isn't nothing.