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Is bias inevitable in the production of knowledge? - Coggle Diagram
Is bias inevitable in the production of knowledge?
Origin
Knowledge creator
Human nature
personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, and social contexts influence how we interpret and produce knowledge
personal interpretations, especially in fields like the arts and human sciences
Subjectivity in knowledge
Uncertainty of knowledge
unintentional/subconscious bias
Intentional bias
Funding bias
Due to funding (The push for research, knowledge)
Inevitability
Selection bias
This occurs when data or sources are chosen based on a specific bias rather than randomly, which can distort conclusions. For instance, if researchers only include participants who already agree with their hypothesis, the findings may be misleading
Examples
Historical accounts often reflect the biases of those documenting events.
For example, textbooks may present a nationalistic view of history that overlooks the perspectives of marginalized groups
Looking at how the objects chosen can help with my prompt
History
For past examples, of how bias may have altered bias
Knowledge and technology
Knowledge and politics
Politics is based on view and opinions
NS
The science of human nature (How we act)
Also could link to bias in research