Transparency tools can paradoxically undermine democratic values.

Evidence

These developments, however, have the potential to set in motion paradoxical dynamics that might undermine the very democratic values they are said to promote. Three paradoxes—a bureaupathology paradox, an expertise paradox, and an expectations gap paradox—have the potential to compromise the ability of transparency-directed initiatives to enhance democracy. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 821

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 821
• XREF: connects to: Taking transparency in government is crucial for democracy. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 17; Effective use of transparency tools requires public intermediaries for interpretation. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 860; Input transparency involves higher costs and lower benefits — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 955 (+4 more)

Library Connections

• FOIA’s current impact on government democracy is increasingly questioned. #exemplifies (0.85)

Broader Connections

• Effective use of transparency tools requires public intermediaries for interpretation. #expands (0.75) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 860
• Input transparency involves higher costs and lower benefits #exemplifies (0.70) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 955