The Strengths of Policy Tree

Appeals to Both Sides

There is no single newspaper, magazine, author, or television network trusted by the left and right. Because its form negates bias, Policy Tree is an valuable tool to both sides. It provides an absolute position of reference, a single source from which people can gain knowledge, and a starting point for a constructive conversation.

Intuitive Layout & Desing

The flowchart is a simple and familiar layout that presents an issue concisely, without need for further explanation. Graphic organizers like Policy Tree have been scientifically proven to improve understanding, thinking and learning skills, and retention. The flexible framework allows the tree view to be customized by the user. Some assertions relate to several issues, and the tree can dynamically display those subjects and accompanying sub arguments anywhere they are referenced.

Removes the Role of “Likeability”

By separating a position into its individual arguments, succinct and sterile communication is a possibility, minimizing the influence of human personality. Policy Tree is a highly structured form; plugging a political issue into it is similar to reducing a complex shape to its mathematical equation. By taking people out of the formula, all that’s left to like or dislike are the ideas themselves.

Incapable of Systematic Bias

It’s impossible to write an article that is completely balanced. Policy Tree bypasses this issue by not attempting to avoid partisanship; rather, it organizes and contextualizes it. Inserting bias is moot because it’s already expected. Certain partisan positions will be outrageous, but if they’re popular opinions, they must be put forward and subjected to potential criticism. Policy Tree provides an organized format to do this.

Comprehensive

Policy Tree harnesses the energy and knowledge of the public by utilizing the Wiki model. The large, ambitious community it attracts gives Policy Tree a potential scope and depth impossible through traditional models.

Provides Background & Context

The Policy Tree works two ways: up and down, cause and effect. Moving down, the tree becomes more specific, with leaves representing intricate differences in opinion. But moving up the tree gives us the big picture, offering critical background information and the argument’s context within larger systems. Wherever you pick up in a debate, Policy Tree offers a path to learn more. The chart below shows a broader branch of the tree.