The Element of Inclusion

Diversity Lies : Understanding the Gap Between Data, Evidence and the Truth


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Diversity data, Diversity facts and Diversity evidence are not the same thing as the truth.

Find out how some people have been misleading you.

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– Why ignoring your epistemology and ontology is leading you astray

– The reason “Diversity experts” are able to deceive you so easily

– Some insights from Indiana Jones

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 

Facts are not the same as evidence

Not everyone who talks about data and evidence wants to admit this to you.“

Evidence is not the same as truth

“Evidence is not truth. Facts are not truth. The authors say in social science there is no such thing as “the truth”.”

Truth is a loaded terms that can indicate epistemology and ontology

“Truth goes beyond what is observable and is influenced by beliefs and bias.”

Check out these resources

Evidence Based Management : 60 Second Book Review

Dr. Jonathan’s PhD thesis 

Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel

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