A screenshot of some of my links in one of my posts.
As much as I try and broaden the voices incorporated, I fear that my bias (and ego) my take over. One of these days I should collect this data and analyse it.
💬 Reference lists as sites of diversity? Citations matter.
Who we cite positions our work in a field. It aligns us with particular epistemologies and ontologies; ways of knowing and of ways of being. It can polarise us from others.
Although a bit different, I have been thinking of this lately in regards to my monthly newsletter. The Semantic Linkbacks plugin provides a tally of all the links referenced (and pinged) within the specific post.
Thanks, Aaron. We are always growing and learning! My awareness of my own biases is evolving as I become more mindful of the assumptions that underpin my reading, writing and education practice.