Systemic bias: Difference between revisions
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Likewise, we would not believe in "neutral points of view" or "assume good will" unless we thought we could overcome our innate biases to work together. Trying to codify the so-called [[community point of view]] is an attempt to at least define the systemic bias of those who participate. It is almost always resisted by those who gain power via this bias alone, e.g. the [[Wikipedia Liars Club]]. If you look for [[m:community point of view]], you will not find it, as the liars are engaged in deleting it, to make sure no one realizes they ARE in fact pushing a [[point of view]] - which would require in the [[neutral point of view]] ideal that it be neutralized by engagement with some opposition, e.g. "[[trolls]]". | Likewise, we would not believe in "neutral points of view" or "assume good will" unless we thought we could overcome our innate biases to work together. Trying to codify the so-called [[community point of view]] is an attempt to at least define the systemic bias of those who participate. It is almost always resisted by those who gain power via this bias alone, e.g. the [[Wikipedia Liars Club]]. If you look for [[m:community point of view]], you will not find it, as the liars are engaged in deleting it, to make sure no one realizes they ARE in fact pushing a [[point of view]] - which would require in the [[neutral point of view]] ideal that it be neutralized by engagement with some opposition, e.g. "[[trolls]]". | ||
Some believe that a [[declaration of bias]] helps reduce '''systemic bias''' by making it visible. [[Faction]]s are an example of this kind of declaration. | |||