Effective use of transparency tools requires public intermediaries for interpretation.
Evidence
Although the question itself deserves public deliberation, only a concerted effort to encourage different kinds of public intermediaries will mitigate the unintended and paradoxical consequences of transparency-enhancing practices. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 860
Categorization
- XREF: Highlights the need for intermediaries to translate government information effectively, connecting it to broader democratic practices. — connects to: Taking transparency in government is crucial for democracy. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 17; FOIA’s effectiveness depends on supportive institutions and practices. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 668; Transparency tools can paradoxically undermine democratic values. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 821 (+8 more)
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 860
Broader Connections
- Interpretive debates require attention to institutional capacities and dynamic effects.
#expands(0.78) — Cass R. Sunstein and Adrian Vermeule, Interpretation and Institutions, 19 - Proposed amendments to FOIA could improve public access to information.
#corroborates(0.40)