Accuracy and Fairness

The Fairmind project is committed to providing accurate and fair information about polarizing issues. This is reflected in our design choices and editorial processes, described below.

Fairmind Format

The format of a Fairmind guide requires balanced presentation of arguments. Instead of simply listing each side’s talking points—which usually talk past each other—we present opposing arguments on a set of key factors to consider. We present arguments in their strongest form, at equivalent length.

We verify factual claims and footnote them with reliable sources. When a factual dispute is important to understanding the issue, we explain the dispute rather than take sides. When the evidence strongly supports one side, we note that rather than implying false balance.

We provide a set of example viewpoints that show how different values and priorities lead to different conclusions. In choosing and articulating viewpoints, we provide a range of perspectives.

Every guide has an appendix of editorial choices. It explains how we framed the issue, which factors and arguments we considered most important, and what we intentionally left out—all with our reasons why.

Review

Fairmind guides are reviewed specifically for accuracy and fairness, first by AI tools and then by human editors who have final judgment.

Public Input

We welcome input from the public to help us improve our guides. If you have input, please contact us.