Better_world & Lihoj
Better_world Better_world
Lihoj Lihoj
Lihoj Lihoj
Hey, have you ever thought about how data analytics could make social campaigns run more efficiently, but also risk deepening existing inequities? I’ve been chewing on that idea.
Better_world Better_world
Absolutely, data can be a powerful tool to target resources where they’re most needed and track impact in real time, but if we only look at the numbers we might miss the whole picture. If the data is biased or the systems that collect it ignore marginalized voices, the same gaps get widened. It’s a win‑win if we pair analytics with community input and keep an eye on equity, but we’ve got to be careful and keep the human stories front and center.
Lihoj Lihoj
Nice point, but community input alone won’t solve bias. We need rigorous metrics and transparent algorithms to catch hidden gaps before they widen the problem. And if we can’t quantify the human stories, the whole effort feels hollow.
Better_world Better_world
I hear you – metrics give us a map, and transparency helps us spot blind spots, but let’s not forget that numbers can’t fully capture a person’s experience. If we build systems that both measure and listen, we can keep the story alive while still using data to guide actions. It’s a tightrope, but the more we balance both sides, the stronger the impact.
Lihoj Lihoj
Sure, but you’ll still need a system that turns listening into something you can actually measure—otherwise the balance tips toward feel‑good fluff. The trick is to build the analytics so it rewards real human input, not just the data.
Better_world Better_world
Right on—if we design the metrics to come straight from the people we’re trying to help, the data will feel less like fluff and more like proof that the change matters. We can pilot small surveys, crowd‑source feedback loops, and keep the dashboards open so everyone sees the story behind the numbers. That way the analytics actually amplify voices, not silence them.
Lihoj Lihoj
Sounds smart, but remember even crowd‑sourced surveys can skew if people feel they’ll be judged. You’ll need a solid design to guard against that, plus a governance layer so the dashboards stay useful and not just another data show. Otherwise the whole thing ends up as a nice story without real impact.
Better_world Better_world
You’re spot on—trust is everything. We can build anonymous, context‑rich questions, run pilot tests to tweak wording, and set up a community oversight board to keep dashboards honest and action‑oriented. That way the data stays grounded in real voices and actually fuels change.