veil-of-ignorance

Identify decision-making biases by considering all stakeholder perspectives.

Updated Nov 3, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/ethicalcapital/skills --skill veil-of-ignorance
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Skill: veil-of-ignorance
Source: https://github.com/ethicalcapital/skills/tree/main/veil-of-ignorance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ethicalcapital/skills --skill veil-of-ignorance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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?"

Frequently Asked Questions about veil-of-ignorance

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I reduce bias in investment research and stakeholder analysis?

To reduce bias in investment research, you can apply a veil of ignorance framework that forces analysts to evaluate decisions from the perspectives of all stakeholders, including workers and communities, rather than just their own. This ensures equitable analysis.

What is the veil of ignorance approach in policy development?

The veil of ignorance approach in policy development is a thought experiment prompting analysts to imagine themselves in different stakeholder positions. It helps design policies that are equitable and accessible by considering the interests of all affected parties.

How do I ensure ethical exclusions research considers potential harms comprehensively?

To ensure ethical exclusions research considers potential harms comprehensively, enumerate the interests of all stakeholders affected by the exclusion decision. Engaging in a thought experiment of imagining yourself in different positions ensures a complete understanding of the impacts.

Can I use stakeholder enumeration for product design to improve accessibility?

Yes, you can use stakeholder enumeration for product design to improve accessibility. By systematically considering the perspectives of all users and affected communities, you can design products that are equitable and accessible to everyone.

When do I need to apply a veil of ignorance framework to decision-making?

You need to apply a veil of ignorance framework to decision-making whenever your analysis risks positional bias, such as during investment research, policy development, or product design. It prompts you to consider whose questions are being asked and who defines a problem worth studying.

Does bias reduction in stakeholder analysis require specialized components or dependencies?

No, bias reduction in stakeholder analysis using this approach does not require specialized components or dependencies. It operates as an intermediate-level thought experiment integrated directly into your existing research framing and analysis workflow.