ALTERNATIVIAN

Longer answer -- One who listens to, and evaluates all of the data on a subject, including especially data from sources antithetical to the proposition being studied. In obtaining data, an attempt is made to set aside the quality and manner of the presentation so that the data is evaluated on its own merits. An alternativian understands that useful data can come from unexpected and unusual sources. This approach to looking at things allows fresh looks and conclusions on subject ranging from theology to engineering and inventing.