Fact Finding Mission

Pattern number within this pattern set: 
388
Douglas Schuler
Public Sphere Project (CPSR)
Problem: 

Ignorance...

Context: 

Just about any time when there are important gaps in knowledge. More critical at certain times...

Discussion: 

When the US invaded Iraq in 2002 virtually no US legislator had any first-hand information about Iraq. They had to rely entirely on mediated information -- which, as they learned the hard way, isn't always accurate.

This discussion will ultimately include useful suggestions and challenges.

Solution: 

When ignorance is high, sometimes it's necessary to undertake a fact finding mission.

Pattern status: 
Released