News, Logic & Arguments; but where are the relative performance numbers

News, Logic & Arguments; but where are the relative performance numbers

By Amit Bhushan Date: 4th August, 2018

With national elections approaching, the season for debates seem to be coming back. There are lot of logic and reasoning based arguments & discussion. However, the relative performance of states based on numbers seems to missing on most parameters like state of public education & healthcare institutions, effectiveness of ration distribution, water supply, sewage and waste management, relative performance of state job boards etc. which would throw out actual stance of the parties rather than mere ‘ideological positions’. This is true for most issues except may be for ‘ease of doing business’ which gets reported only for regulatory changes but without actual impact on ground. If the Netas can’t implement or fail to keep ideological positions, then they are a ‘waste’, however it seems that the neither the commercial news media, nor the Netas themselves are too keen about bringing out this fact. This has always and would continue to go against the ‘National Parties and Netas’ with advantage for so called ‘regional/smaller parties’. While some of the National Parties and Netas seem reconciled to this fact, some others seem to be easily veering towards the same although a façade is still maintained about solo National aspirations. Some of it is even attributed to an ‘ideological position/virtue’ for ‘respect to other political ideologies, but which might be just about ‘tolerance for corruption/nepotism’ and therefore lack of focus on performance. Basically, Netas tend to ‘own their parties/political fiefdoms’ and want to keep driving it in manner that suits them rather than bothering about being competitive vis-à-vis other parties and Netas. And parties also tend to retain Netas irrespective of the performance and relative merit in a political constituency, but more about being obsequious towards the supposedly senior Netas. This is true about nearly all parties and Netas and wanting to avoid ‘churn’ as predicted by these ‘Game’ articles and so it’s going to be churn amongst the political parties and already a ‘coalition’ is the forecast ‘first’ by these articles but now almost expected across entire political spectrum.

While some select media may have come around and avoided those debates which are ‘politically motivated’. There are now voices in media which are putting across some of the ‘concerns and issues’ and of course this puts pressure on some other media, which perhaps would take time to realize and political outcomes would perhaps serve as a barometer for the same. In fact the media itself has taken on the role of criticism of its counterparts, a point highlighted ‘first’ by these ‘Game’ articles in Management Paradise though contested by media but seem to have come around and therefore the frequency of these articles have declined. While media seem to now effectively performing the role what these articles in Management Paradise initiated while ushering in a ‘change in the polity’, however it is yet to use the power of ‘organization’ effectively, accolades and awards notwithstanding. This is because the sheer organization numbers should propel it to go granular in collecting and displaying information effectively, constituency-wise that is. However, what is observed is a high-level national/state-level argument for most cases and this was being done to some extent even without any ‘organization’. And of course traits for politically motivated discussions are just somewhat subdued and can rise, rather than any structural action for it to be shaped out. The debate about Assam is a case for the manner in which it is carried out. The parties instead of giving out their respective performance numbers and impact of the ‘Court judgments’, are basing arguments via ‘emotional connect’ and pushing ‘personality cult’ with the media in cohorts.

Now with the last round of ‘state level’ elections prior to the national elections, the media as well as Netas should be exploring the relative performance numbers. While of course there would some ‘ideological issues with some emotional connect’ that would continue to be argued basis logic and reasoning, however this should not be a concern for political workers or ‘media workers for that matter’ to not explore the data. In the absence of it, this would generally benefit only the ‘opposition’ as complaints are more prominently spoken in ‘public’. However, it seems that the Netas seeped in the ‘old mindsets’ would want to continue with old tactics with support from media already losing audience as well as impact. However, ‘media workers’ continue to remain and maintain its mirth that they would perhaps maintain its impact just by criticizing ‘social media’ aloud or by self-advertising. That has hardly stopped the churn in media sweepstakes and social media even influences the preferences of media now-a-days, but yet to be realized. Hopefully this again will be realized after the electoral outcomes. Let the ‘Game’ evolve….

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

In the realm of news and media, the presentation of logic and arguments often plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and decision-making. However, a recurring issue in many news outlets and articles is the lack of accompanying relative performance numbers to substantiate claims or provide a more comprehensive view of the situation being discussed. For instance, when a new technology is introduced, or a policy is proposed, the discussion frequently centers on the potential benefits or drawbacks, often based on anecdotal evidence or expert opinions. While these perspectives are valuable, they can sometimes be misleading without the context of how this technology or policy performs compared to existing alternatives. Relative performance numbers, such as comparative success rates, cost analyses, or efficiency metrics, are crucial for assessing the true impact and viability of a new development. Without these figures, readers and viewers are left to make judgments based on incomplete information, which can lead to misinformed opinions and decisions. Journalists and media organizations have a responsibility to present not just the narrative but also the data that supports it, ensuring that the public has a well-rounded understanding of the issues at hand. This approach not only enhances the credibility of the news but also empowers readers to engage more critically with the content they consume.

 

[Dhruv Bindhani]

News, Logic & Arguments; but where are the relative performance numbers

By Amit Bhushan Date: 4th August, 2018

With national elections approaching, the season for debates seem to be coming back. There are lot of logic and reasoning based arguments & discussion. However, the relative performance of states based on numbers seems to missing on most parameters like state of public education & healthcare institutions, effectiveness of ration distribution, water supply, sewage and waste management, relative performance of state job boards etc. which would throw out actual stance of the parties rather than mere ‘ideological positions’. This is true for most issues except may be for ‘ease of doing business’ which gets reported only for regulatory changes but without actual impact on ground. If the Netas can’t implement or fail to keep ideological positions, then they are a ‘waste’, however it seems that the neither the commercial news media, nor the Netas themselves are too keen about bringing out this fact. This has always and would continue to go against the ‘National Parties and Netas’ with advantage for so called ‘regional/smaller parties’. While some of the National Parties and Netas seem reconciled to this fact, some others seem to be easily veering towards the same although a façade is still maintained about solo National aspirations. Some of it is even attributed to an ‘ideological position/virtue’ for ‘respect to other political ideologies, but which might be just about ‘tolerance for corruption/nepotism’ and therefore lack of focus on performance. Basically, Netas tend to ‘own their parties/political fiefdoms’ and want to keep driving it in manner that suits them rather than bothering about being competitive vis-à-vis other parties and Netas. And parties also tend to retain Netas irrespective of the performance and relative merit in a political constituency, but more about being obsequious towards the supposedly senior Netas. This is true about nearly all parties and Netas and wanting to avoid ‘churn’ as predicted by these ‘Game’ articles and so it’s going to be churn amongst the political parties and already a ‘coalition’ is the forecast ‘first’ by these articles but now almost expected across entire political spectrum.

While some select media may have come around and avoided those debates which are ‘politically motivated’. There are now voices in media which are putting across some of the ‘concerns and issues’ and of course this puts pressure on some other media, which perhaps would take time to realize and political outcomes would perhaps serve as a barometer for the same. In fact the media itself has taken on the role of criticism of its counterparts, a point highlighted ‘first’ by these ‘Game’ articles in Management Paradise though contested by media but seem to have come around and therefore the frequency of these articles have declined. While media seem to now effectively performing the role what these articles in Management Paradise initiated while ushering in a ‘change in the polity’, however it is yet to use the power of ‘organization’ effectively, accolades and awards notwithstanding. This is because the sheer organization numbers should propel it to go granular in collecting and displaying information effectively, constituency-wise that is. However, what is observed is a high-level national/state-level argument for most cases and this was being done to some extent even without any ‘organization’. And of course traits for politically motivated discussions are just somewhat subdued and can rise, rather than any structural action for it to be shaped out. The debate about Assam is a case for the manner in which it is carried out. The parties instead of giving out their respective performance numbers and impact of the ‘Court judgments’, are basing arguments via ‘emotional connect’ and pushing ‘personality cult’ with the media in cohorts.

Now with the last round of ‘state level’ elections prior to the national elections, the media as well as Netas should be exploring the relative performance numbers. While of course there would some ‘ideological issues with some emotional connect’ that would continue to be argued basis logic and reasoning, however this should not be a concern for political workers or ‘media workers for that matter’ to not explore the data. In the absence of it, this would generally benefit only the ‘opposition’ as complaints are more prominently spoken in ‘public’. However, it seems that the Netas seeped in the ‘old mindsets’ would want to continue with old tactics with support from media already losing audience as well as impact. However, ‘media workers’ continue to remain and maintain its mirth that they would perhaps maintain its impact just by criticizing ‘social media’ aloud or by self-advertising. That has hardly stopped the churn in media sweepstakes and social media even influences the preferences of media now-a-days, but yet to be realized. Hopefully this again will be realized after the electoral outcomes. Let the ‘Game’ evolve….

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