Tag Archives: objectivity

Pondering Neutrality

Posted on December 12, 2022 by swabby429

Neutrality is one of those concepts that reflects different implications according to circumstances. Neutrality short-circuits the efforts of citizens who advocate in favor of people who have no public voice, no power, and few rights. Yet, neutrality is of utmost … Continue reading →

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Something About Insight

Posted on October 25, 2022 by swabby429

Many people are fearful towards insight because of the possibility that their most cherished opinions and beliefs might be disproven. This is one important reason why we are wise to be careful about attachments to view. If one is free … Continue reading →

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Being Neutral

Posted on December 12, 2021 by swabby429

As a word, neutral can mean various things in different situations. In controversies, taking a neutral position can be seen as weakness, strength, or objectivity. In debate, if we do not take sides and are not the umpire, then silence … Continue reading →

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Aloof

Posted on August 24, 2021 by swabby429

Brian, an attorney acquaintance, shared his coffee break with me last week. He explained that he wanted to take a vacation break but the sentencing portion of a criminal trial had not yet been completed. The vacation would allow him … Continue reading →

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Clarity

Posted on June 6, 2020 by swabby429

There are those who say one cannot achieve complete objectivity when observing and describing events. This argument is usually used as a reason to excuse slanted and biased news coverage. There is a basic nugget of truth to the objectivity … Continue reading →

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To Think

Posted on February 22, 2020 by swabby429

Shortly after booting up the laptop this morning, its software began a “critical update”. This was unusual and unexpected, so my mind was thrown for a loop. My morning routine had been interrupted. My thoughts had been shifted away from … Continue reading →

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A Subjective View Of Objectivity

Posted on February 4, 2020 by swabby429

Ever since I’ve been observing and writing about things and events, I’ve encountered the paradox of striving to be objective through the unavoidable fact of subjectivity. That is, the observer’s point of view changes everything. Whatever I observe and experience, … Continue reading →

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