Author: Genaro GJ
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How friendly is the interface with the users?
The question is related to how easy and friendly a user can use or access a particular tool. Information Architecture is an important part of this critical analysis. We may think if the users are familiar with this kind of tools since some of them could have a hard or complex interface. Evaluating navigation, labels,…
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How inclusive this tool is with the different communities around the world?
Assuming that the world is a diverse place (and that we should embrace it) and marked by different biases, having a tool that could relate and adjust for a wide variety of people. Different background, contexts, geographical location, ages, language, etc., could be a barrier to understanding or applying DH tools. We must be aware…
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Why is it valuable to use a DH tool in this specific scenario?
Our current context is marked by digital technology, however sometimes we tend to use it as something “cool” or fashion or event just to be part of these broad concepts. I have seen and meet people that decide to use “X” tool just to fit in or be part of the IoT / Digital Transformation.…
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What might be the biases of using this tool?
Origin, creation and background, even if they are unintentionally mentioned, recognized or described could create bias in our cognitive processes. Everyone and everything has biases, we are not old positivist authors thinking that knowledge and reality is 100% objective. However we must recognize that they exist and that could or could not have an impact…
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Is there any geopolitical implication using this tool?
Assuming that most of the contemporary digital tools are created in a “developed” country, to me it will be valuable to analyze and recognize the power relations that cross all of this tool. Our current context marked by polarization, power groups, etc., could define the use or intention behind a tool. Conflicts also are an…