Beings Quote by Alan Dershowitz
“Juries are not computers. They are composed of human beings who evaluate evidence differently.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Legal Ethics Lecture, Alan Dershowitz, 1995
Juries bring human perspective, not mechanical calculation, to evidence evaluation.
In simple terms: Juries think, not compute.
Key Takeaway
Value human judgment in legal decisions.
Themes
law
humanity
decision‑making
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court trials
- jury deliberations
- policy reviews
- media fact‑checking
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
subjectivity
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can juries balance intuition and fairness?
- What safeguards improve jury deliberations?
A Different Perspective
Human emotions can skew objectivity.
