> But how does that help anything? The objective factors have the same potential for bias as the seemingly irrelevant ones. Given a choice between observable,

> But how does that help anything? The objective factors have the same potential for bias as the seemingly irrelevant ones. Given a choice between observable, identifiable and modifiable rules or hidden, poorly understood rules integral to a whole model, I'll take the former every time. Bias will continue to exist for now. What we need to do is make sure we always build processes to appeal and review our systems, preferably in a public way.