Voice, opinion & objectivityAn Argo discussion

values

objectivity of method vs.

objectivity of material

5 values

• Accuracy

• Fairness

• Thoroughness

• Transparency

• Humility

AccuracyReport what you know, then report what you learn.

FairnessAbove all, be fair to the facts.

ThoroughnessAlways seek out the best counterarguments.

TransparencyLevel with the user about where you’re coming from.

HumilityRecognize the limits of your knowledge and the power

of your perceptions.

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Discussion time!

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advice

Be suspicious of binaries.Seek nuance.

Render impressions, not verdicts.

Be aware of the effects of the word “I.”

Be cautious about pejoratives & superlatives.

Be wary of loaded language.

Uncertainty is a powerful tool.

Create dialogues, not diatribes.