Facts

Facts are established or justifiable elements of reality that are distinguished from opinions, interpretations and assessments.

Definition

In development practice, a fact is a support for thinking: something that can be checked, described or justified. This does not mean that every fact is simple or that we always have direct access to it. Reliable work with facts requires separating observations from conclusions, emotions and narrative.

Key ideas

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Practice and life

In case of a controversial situation, write down three columns: what I know, how I know it and what I interpret. Base your decision on the first two columns first.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to treat a strong belief as fact. It is also a mistake to ignore facts just because they are emotionally inconvenient.

Questions for self-reflection

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Sources

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