7/4 implies an attempt at honest and objective description, but may still contain a subjective element. The person who writes the geography textbook used in schools is indeed seeking to be objective and honest and may perform well in this respect. There is, however, a significant difference between an airline schedule and someone's description of the geography of a country. There is always the matter of subjective selection and emphasis. Which matters get most attention? What gets left out? The important point about 7/4 is that it does seem to be an honest attempt at objectivity.