In a democracy, everyone’s voice should matter, especially in decision-making. Epistemic injustice undermines this by excluding certain perspectives, weakening democratic values like equality and inclusivity.
Sense-making through abduction is a process that helps us interpret ambiguous or incomplete information by generating the most plausible explanations. Abductive reasoning guides us to make “best guesses” based on what we observe, even without full information. This makes abduction especially valuable in complex, real-world situations where straightforward answers are often unavailable.
A model of citizen involvement in decision-making processes illustrates how much power citizens have when interacting with public authorities or institutions. Learn more about how sense making can contribute to democracy by putting citizens higher on the ladder.