On Feb 28th I posted some thoughts on the key components of decision making – objective and subjective analysis.  I asserted that the objective perspective was factually based.

A reader suggested in reality even facts are not always the same.  The example given related to directions.  For most the fact is you can travel in four directions, north, east, south and west at any time.

This fact is true everywhere on earth except the North and South pole.  If you are standing on the pole there is only one direction to go (at first) that is either North or South.

Facts are Relative?

This example could lead to the conclusion that a fact is relative.  Not a novel or new theory this thinking is the basis for the Einstien theory of relativity which is, in reality, a theory to explain gravitation.

In overly simplified terms Einstien proposed that all motion must be defined relative to a frame of reference. Without going into the details this idea can be used to explain gravity. 

It also could be extrapolated to dispute the absolute certainty of a fact.  That is the fact is dependent on the frame of reference and so can vary (i.e., it becomes subjective to the frame of reference).

Poppycock

I am not sure the heading of this section is fully applicable, but I liked the word so snuck it in.  For me I feel strongly that facts exist, they are not subject to opinions or interpretation.

That being said for a fact to stand unaltered the context must be clearly defined.   And then use your truely objective facts wisely and you will arrive a good decisions the majority of the time.