Achieve Quote by Sebastian Junger
“I think objectivity is like this strange myth that people think you're supposed to achieve, but actually, the dirty little secret is that it's not attainable any more than pure justice is attainable by the courts.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
Objectivity is an ideal that cannot be fully achieved, similar to pure justice, because human perspectives and biases always influence perception.
In simple terms: True objectivity is impossible, like perfect justice.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of objectivity and seek balanced viewpoints.
Themes
bias
subjectivity
truth
justice
perception
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- law
- policy making
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
epistemology
philosophy
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify a situation where striving for objectivity helped?
- When might embracing subjectivity be beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Complete objectivity may be unnecessary if critical thinking is applied.
