Class 1 The Role of Historical Perspective

1) What are the processes for sharing information and drawing conclusions-there is no neutrality, predetermined notion, these data points are humanly constructed through human effort

Data collection is not neutral and it influences the way we respond.

Knowledge comes from tools, tools are subject to be interpreted differently, interpretation influences our reaction/response which influences the outcome.

Viewing public sees world bank, this is a constructed viewpoint.

There are limits to generalization and concluding necessity, easy to see what we see around us as the unchanging view of reality, superficial, obscures history and change. Conditions at one point in time can change. Empirical methods-are our evidence. Another culture may have a different way of validating information. Important not to eliminate human agency in the decision making process.