Deliberation

“Deliberation as a type of dialogue is typified by the argumentation in a town hall meeting, where a group of concerned citizens get together to discuss and attempt to solve a practical problem. They discuss different ways of proceeding or propose solutions…the aim is for them to come to agreement on a line of action or policy they can implement together.” -D. Walton The New Dialectic

Goals Hazard mapping Quantification of hazard Quantification of risk Emergency trigger Emergency response Damage assessment Others?

Alternatives How would we most efficiently achieve these goals? What is the role of GPS in each of these goals? What practical schemes are possible?

Obstacles What practical obstacles exist to the alternatives? How can we address these obstacles? Do obstacles prohibit particular alternatives?

Side effects What side effects occur as a result of the alternatives? Can we do realistic cost-benefit assessments? Do side effects preclude any of our alternatives?

Conclusions What should we do next? What is our long-term plan? Can we achieve our goals?