objects/multiple-perspectives-claim.html

Claim:

Examining an issue from multiple perspectives in a rigorous manner can reduce the negative unintended consequences.

Multiple perspectives includes:

values and how to make objective statements about different values

appreciation for uncertainty and bounded rationality

Employs cognitive tools from many different disciplines, including:

science - multiple types of science

world views

mass balance, accounting

business (entrepreneurism, etc)

Addresses a spectrum of roles in decision making from:

activist

consultant

broker of alternatives

objective scientist