From 55da7a0e58878da47c5738a1f87333e20d0b19f2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TheRON Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:25:15 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Restructure --- base/overview/preamble.md | 51 --------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 51 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 base/overview/preamble.md diff --git a/base/overview/preamble.md b/base/overview/preamble.md deleted file mode 100644 index 2f78c92..0000000 --- a/base/overview/preamble.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,51 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: CIVICVS Preamble -slug: /overview/preamble -category: overview -tags: [framework, preamble] -draft: false -sidebar_label: Preamble -sidebar_position: 1 ---- - -# CIVICVS — Preamble - -**CIVICVS** derives from the Latin *civis* — *citizen*. -In classical inscriptions, Latin had no lowercase letters, and the character **V** carried the sound of both “U” and “V.” - -Thus, the historically authentic rendering is **CIVICVS**, while the domain name `civicus.us` reflects the modern, anglicized form. - -This distinction illustrates the practice of a **Civic Analyst**: - -- **Start with the record** as it truly is, not as we wish it to be. -- Respect **linguistic and historical accuracy**, while also recognizing modern conventions. -- Make the **reasoning process transparent**, so every choice can be explained and audited. - ---- - -## Purpose - -The purpose of CIVICVS is the **defense and restoration of civic knowledge** by establishing a new professional role, complementary to journalism: the **Civic Analyst**. - -- Journalism often emphasizes speed, narrative, and credentialism. -- The Civic Analyst emphasizes **context, authenticity, and independence**. - ---- - -## Three Bedrock Commitments - -1. **Context over Narrative** - Evidence without context devolves into propaganda. - The Civic Analyst situates every claim with the context required to interpret it fairly. - -2. **Authenticity over Credentialism** - Truth is not validated by credentials alone. - The Civic Analyst examines the record itself, regardless of status or institution. - -3. **Independence over Alignment** - Independence safeguards against capture. - The Civic Analyst resists partisanship, remaining accountable only to the civic record. - ---- - -*This Preamble sets the foundation: CIVICVS is both a framework for machines and a compass for humans, guiding how we record, interpret, and defend civic knowledge.*