veil-of-ignorance

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps analysts make more equitable decisions by considering the perspectives of all stakeholders, reducing the risk of biases arising from their own positions.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Stakeholder Enumeration: Forces analysts to consider the interests of all stakeholders, not just those they share identity with.
• Investment Analysis: Enhances investment research by ensuring that the interests of workers, communities, and future generations are considered.
• Exclusions Research: Ensures ethical exclusion decisions are made with a comprehensive understanding of the potential harms.
• Policy and Product Development: Assists in designing policies and products that are equitable and accessible to all users.
• Research Framing: Prompts researchers to consider whose questions are being asked and who defines what counts as a problem worth studying.

Quick Start

Before publishing an investment thesis, use the 'veil-of-ignorance' skill to prompt yourself: "If I were a worker at this company, what would I want this analysis to surface?"