Accuracy and Fairness

Guides on Fairmind.org have strict standards for accuracy and fairness. This is reflected in our design choices and editorial processes, described below.

Fairmind Format

The format of a Fairmind guide requires a fair, 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 valid forms, at equivalent depth.

We verify factual claims and footnote them with reliable sources. When a factual dispute is important to understanding the issue, we explain the dispute. 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, what we intentionally left out, and any other notable choices, all with our reasons why.

(For further details on Fairmind Format’s structure and authoring principles, see Fairmind Format.)

Review Process

Every guide on Fairmind.org is reviewed for accuracy, fairness, and clarity. This has two aspects:

AI Review. During drafting, we use multiple AI tools as reviewers to identify concerns about balance, fairness, omissions, sourcing, and accuracy. Anything they raise is evaluated by a person, who decides whether to act on it.
Expert Review. When a draft is complete, we invite experts from different sides of the issue to review the guide and provide feedback. We look for substantive participants in the public discourse, often people whose work or organizations we cite in the guide’s footnotes. We ask for their private feedback, not their public endorsement, so we do not name them. We incorporate their feedback wherever it can make the guide more accurate, fair, and clear.

Public Input

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

The guides on Fairmind.org are living documents. When we receive input that meaningfully improves accuracy, fairness, or clarity, we act on it.