Bring receipts.
Good arguments get better when the facts underneath them are easy to check. This page explains what we trust first and what needs a fresh look.
Where we look first
- Regulators, governments and standards bodies.
- Manufacturer, platform and technical documentation.
- Peer-reviewed or authoritative institutional work.
- High-quality specialist reporting.
- Reputable general reporting for context.
Freshness beats false certainty
A rule, fee, platform policy or product can change quickly. A stable technical concept may not. We re-check based on the claim, not an arbitrary calendar.
What you should be able to see
When a source matters, we try to put it close enough to the claim that you can check it yourself. Dates, jurisdictions and versions should be visible when they change the meaning.
Original research
If we call something research, we should be able to explain the method, sample or population, timing, exclusions, calculations, provenance, limitations and update policy. If we cannot do that, we should not dress it up as formal research.
Images, video and AI visuals
Visuals need a known source or rights basis. AI-generated imagery can be useful for concepts, but it should not masquerade as documentary photography, customer evidence or proof of a real-world test.
