Facilitating dialogue between the inspector and the archaeologist allows for a collaborative review of the evidence, potentially resolving the conflict and ensuring an informed decision that balances health risks with the exhibit's value, while addressing suspicions of ulterior motives. This approach prioritizes ethical principles like transparency, fairness, and stakeholder involvement, protecting visitors, staff, and Dr. Carter without immediately disrupting the museum's operations or escalating departmental tensions. Although there are uncertainties about the dust's severity and the sarcophagus's provenance, this choice minimizes trade-offs by seeking consensus rather than unilateral action, which could lead to negative press or overlooked risks in the other options.