Here is a question to ponder...
At what point does an observation become a judgment?
What we choose to observe is a judgment as well as the choice in language we use to describe it. In radio we want to "paint" a visual for our listener. What happens when our description works so well because it may rely on certain stereotypes? I believe one of the biggest fears of a documentarian is confirming a stereotype.
Any thoughts?
Love,
Shane ...Radio
3/13/2009
Notes on Observations and Judgments
Posted by The Salt Institute at 3/13/2009 02:01:00 PM
Categories: ethics, judgment, observations, radio, stereotypes
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Actually fundamental to the concept of public service ethics is the notion that decisions and actions are based on what best serves the public's interests, as opposed to the official's personal interests
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