Core Principles
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Truth Over Comfort
We publish findings even when they're inconvenient. Accuracy matters more than palatability.
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Open by Default
Research should be accessible to everyone. Paywalls on knowledge perpetuate inequality.
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Collaboration Over Competition
We work with anyone aligned with cognitive sovereignty, regardless of institutional affiliation.
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Accountability
We document our methods, acknowledge our limitations, and correct our mistakes publicly.
Editorial Policy
Publication Standards
All research published by the Institute meets these requirements:
- Evidence-based: Claims are supported by data, citations, or reproducible methodology
- Transparent methodology: Methods are documented sufficiently for replication
- Acknowledged limitations: We state what we don't know and where uncertainty exists
- Clear attribution: Sources are cited; contributions are acknowledged
- Accessible language: Technical content includes explanations for general audiences
Corrections Policy
When we make errors:
- Minor corrections are made with a note at the bottom of the document
- Significant corrections are noted prominently at the top
- Major errors that affect conclusions result in full retractions with explanation
- All corrections are timestamped
Conflicts of Interest
We disclose any potential conflicts of interest in our publications. If we have financial, personal, or institutional interests that could influence our work, we state them clearly.
Research Policy
Human-AI Collaboration (Hexad Methodology)
Much of our research is conducted through the Hexad methodology—systematic collaboration between human researchers and AI systems. This is disclosed in all relevant publications. AI contributions are acknowledged, not hidden. The human anchor maintains final editorial control and ethical accountability.
Data Handling
When our research involves data:
- We use publicly available datasets or properly consented data
- We do not collect personal data for research without explicit consent
- We anonymize data when presenting findings
- We make datasets available when possible, respecting privacy constraints
Reproducibility
We aim for reproducible research:
- Code is published when possible (open source components)
- Data sources are documented
- Methods are described in sufficient detail
- We welcome replication attempts and respond to reproducibility questions
Community Policy
Engagement Standards
In all interactions—feedback, collaboration, public discourse—we maintain:
- Respectful disagreement (critique ideas, not people)
- Good faith engagement
- Evidence-based discussion
- Openness to being wrong
Collaboration
We collaborate with:
- Independent researchers
- Academic institutions
- Non-profits aligned with our mission
- Individuals with relevant expertise
We do not collaborate with organizations whose primary business model depends on attention exploitation.
Funding Policy
The Cognitive Sovereignty Institute is funded by:
- Holistic Quality LLC (parent organization)
- Individual donations (when available)
- Grants from aligned foundations (when available)
We do not accept funding from:
- Social media companies whose products we research
- Advertising networks
- Organizations with clear conflicts of interest
Funding sources are disclosed in relevant publications.
#FTP Commitment
For The People, Always
This isn't a slogan—it's a commitment. Our research is published openly. Our tools are accessible. We don't create artificial scarcity around knowledge that should belong to everyone. Cognitive sovereignty can't be a premium product; it must be infrastructure.
Policy Updates
These policies may be updated as our work evolves. Material changes will be announced. Questions about our policies: [email protected]