June 11: Objectivity?

Objectivity

Pitbull and Bunny

Neutral Description

There is a pitbull licking a bunny. The bunny moves away from the pitbull, but the pitbull comes closer to continue licking the bunny. The bunny is cleaning itself because the pitbull is applying spit to the bunny, as both dogs and bunnies clean themselves using their saliva.

My Interpretation

In my eyes, I felt like the bunny was moving away from the pitbull, but the pitbull kept moving closer to lick the bunny. However, the bunny was not trying to runaway as if sensing danger, but just moving away to properly clean itself without the pitbull's hinderance. I came to this conclusion because the bunny was jumping away, but not in a hurry as if trying to escape, allowing the pitbull to lick it.

Improving Objectivity

To reduce bias, I would need to consider the actions displayed in the video without my own personal experienced. Because of these observed patterns, I am left to assume what is going on in the video, which introduces bias as I perceive the actions displayed differently to what others assume and what is actually happening in the video.

Fresh Outlook

After rewatching and discussing the video with the class, my opinion did not change regarding the bunny moving away from the pitbull. However, I will add that maybe the pitbull is licking the sweat off the bunny as well or assisting the bunny in cleaning itself, perhaps feeling motherly towards the bunny.