In Reply to: in point of fact, yes... posted by John Marks on November 24, 2021 at 05:05:59:
You are using testimonial evidence that is anecdotal and potentially frought with bias effects to claim immunity to bias effects. And it may be a classic case of groupthink bias effect.
"Dunno whether you have any opinion about Philip O'Hanlon, but I think he has excellent hearing and an amazing knowledge base."
I don't know him. But like everyone else in your story you are all human and subject to the same human processes of aural perception and bias effects.
The only way to control bias effects is to actually take them out of the equation. Reaching a consensus of anecdotal accounts does not do that. It does he opposite actually and opens the door to groupthink effects.
This is not to say anyone's impressions are wrong. It is to say bias effects have not been eliminated from the opinions formed.
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- biases - Analog Scott 11/24/2107:29:19 11/24/21 (4)
- RE: But then, what about my pre-existing bias against digital plate amps??? (The humor continues below) - John Marks 07:48:17 11/25/21 (3)
- That is funny stuff but back to the point - Analog Scott 12:50:09 11/25/21 (2)
- I'll watch it as soon as I can... dishes gotta get washed first. nt - John Marks 17:36:08 11/25/21 (1)
- Happy Thanksgiving! NT - Analog Scott 23:23:33 11/25/21 (0)