Agendas Quote by Joel Salatin
“Realize that agendas drive data, not the other way round”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Omnivore's Dilemma, 2006
Data is shaped by the agendas behind its collection and analysis.
In simple terms: Data reflects agendas, not the reverse.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind data.
Themes
critical thinking
data analysis
agenda-setting
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- Journalism
- policy making
- scientific research
Key Concepts
Epistemology
information theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Whose interests drive the data you use?
- How can you uncover hidden agendas?
A Different Perspective
Data can be manipulated to fit agendas.
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