What is a 'broad intervention' and what is a 'narrow intervention'? Are we confusing ourselves?

Abstract

Interventions are often classified into two categories: broad and narrow. Broad interventions aim for general human empowerment and can have multiple paths to impact, while narrow interventions focus on a specific technical question or issue. While both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, it is important to carefully consider the strengths and weaknesses of each type of intervention when making decisions about which to pursue. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for conducting productive conversations about the relative merits of different approaches. – AI-generated abstract.