MODR 1770 Lecture Notes - Ostrich, Orbital Inclination
27 Jul 2013
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Modr 1770 6. 0 g lecture 2: bias & conflict. Bias: inclination or prejudice for or against something. Illegitimate bias can influence how we support our claims and our ability to listen to others views. Typically occurs when dealing with matters of high importance. Vested interests: something to gain not because of strong rationale. Conflict of interest: he or she has the ability to make a decision or an argument that unfairly provides with advantages. Someone who has a coi should declare it, as his/her ability to act impartially may be compromised. Slanting by omission: arguer fails to give important info of his/her argument because it weakens the view or at least casts doubts about it. Slanting by distortion: allows an arguer to emphasize reasons that support his/her argument and downplay reasoning that does not work as well. Avoiding- will do anything to avoid particular situations and arguments. Energetic: good at thinking on their feet.
